
Photobiomodulation (laser) Treatment
Photobiomodulation 'cold laser' is a great non-pharmaceutical option for pain management in pets. I was initially skeptical when I was first introduced to this technology, but the data does not lie. Check out these facts: ● A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial on dogs with elbow osteoarthritis showed that treatment with laser for 6 weeks improved lameness and pain…

Pain in Dogs and Cats
What is pain? Seems like a silly question; we all know what pain is, right? But the answer is actually pretty interesting. Nociception is the nerves sensing tissue damage and sending that information to the brain. Pain is the negative emotion associated with that information. This is important because in cases of chronic pain especially, distraction and enrichment can…
