KENTWOOD, Mich., April 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kentwood Cat Clinic and Cat Clinic North announced that the cat clinics are now offering therapeutic laser services. The cat care centers now have new laser equipment for performing non-invasive procedures, including treatments for arthritis, soft tissue injuries, and tendonitis. According to Dr. Sadek, the cat veterinarian, companion laser therapy can improve cat health by stimulating internal healing, reducing inflammation and providing pain relief following an injury without the need for surgery.
"We are excited to offer our pet owners the option to choose therapeutic laser treatments for their cats," said Dr. Sadek. "Companion animal laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that naturally helps relieve pain and help injuries heal without the need for surgery or medication."
Class IV laser is FDA-approved for treating arthritis, wounds, traumatic injuries and inflammation in cats. According to Dr. Sadek, the treatment may also help with disorders such as skin granulomas as well as cystitis, ear infections, stomatitis and lacerations.
A Class IV laser works by emitting a concentrated beam of non-thermal photons. According to Dr. Sadek, these photons penetrate through a cat's fur and skin, reaching injured cells within the body. The injured cells utilize light energy from the photons to heal. Laser treatments may also help stimulate the flow of oxygenated blood through a cat's body, which is essential for healing. Dr. Sadek said that endorphin levels also increase, which helps to relieve any pain the cat may be experiencing.
"Laser therapy is a cutting edge treatment that is truly changing the face of veterinary medicine," said Dr. Sadek. "As a non-invasive procedure, there is virtually no recovery time involved following a treatment. And unlike surgical procedures, our feline patients experience no pain and do not need anesthesia or other medication. Whenever possible, we strongly recommend laser therapy as an alternative to traditional cat surgery."
Dr. Sadek and her Grand Rapids veterinary care team are specially trained in the use of Class IV lasers. A treatment session lasts approximately five minutes. According to Dr. Sadek, many feline patients experience improvement after just one treatment.
"Depending on the cat's wellness issues, we typically recommend six to eight treatments over a two-week period," said Dr. Sadek. "After this first round of treatment, occasional treatments may be beneficial for some patients. Treatment is truly on a case-by-case basis with each feline patient. Our goal is to help every cat live an active, healthy life with minimum pain or discomfort."
Pet owners who wish to learn more about companion laser therapy, as well as the treatments offered by the cat veterinarian, can visit http://www.catclinics.com/.
Kentwood Cat Clinic and Cat Clinic North are feline-only clinics dedicated to providing a quiet, calm and compassionate environment for treating feline health problems. In addition to laser therapy, the clinics provide wellness exams, vaccinations, sick cat care, ultrasound, video otoscopy, dental care, routine and specialized surgery and radioactive iodine treatment of hyperthyroid cats.
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