WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnipeg veterinarian Dr. M. Sra of Southglen Veterinary Hospital recently announced that the practice has added Laser Therapy to the practice. He says they are using laser therapy to treat arthritis, spinal disc injuries, tendonitis, skin conditions, post-surgical incisions and other soft tissue injuries, ear and bladder infections. Dr. Sra adds that the majority of pets enjoy laser therapy because it is comfortable and non-invasive. According to the veterinarian, the laser therapy improves circulation, reduces pain, swelling, bleeding and speeds up cellular tissue repair.
"Pet laser therapy is an excellent alternative to more invasive procedures, and we have had great success with treating pets with arthritis and other joint and soft tissue injuries and conditions," says Dr. Sra. "Pets even enjoy the laser treatments because they get to relax while we gently rub the laser probe over the affected area and they notice that it makes them feel better—without incisions, shaving or medications."
According to Dr. Sra, the particular wavelength of laser light used in laser therapy penetrates into a pet's body and causes changes at the cellular level. He says that the light improves circulation to the area and reduces inflammation while also triggering damaged cells to regenerate themselves. Dr. Sra says that the laser also stimulates the release of endorphins within a pet's body, causing the pet to feel less pain.
Dr. Sra adds that the duration and number of laser therapy sessions required varies depending on a pet's condition. Some pets require daily treatments lasting 3-20 minutes, while others may only need to come in a few times a week or month. For example, explains Dr. Sra, an arthritic dog with severe joint pain may benefit from a series of daily treatments initially. Once the pain and inflammation are under control, he says the pet may only need to come in once a week to a few times a month for maintenance treatments.
Arthritis is only one of the conditions Dr. Sra has successfully treated with laser therapy, he says. They also use laser therapy to speed healing of skin conditions, tendonitis, sprains and strains, open wounds and surgical wounds.
"Pets that have done laser therapy love it. It relieves their pain, giving them better range of motion and helping them get back to living a more normal, comfortable and active life," says Dr. Sra. He invites pet owners to call the hospital at (204) 452-0077 to schedule an appointment to discuss whether their pet is a good candidate for laser therapy.
Southglen Veterinary Hospital in Winnipeg is a full-service pet hospital providing wellness services such as vaccinations, pet dental care and microchipping as well as routine and emergency pet surgery. To find out more, visit the website at http://www.southglenvethospital.ca.