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Non-invasive laser therapy helps reduce pain, speed healing, and improve mobility for pets of all ages.

Laser Therapy: Gentle Healing for Pain Relief and Recovery

When your pet is in pain, every step, stretch, or jump can be a struggle. Laser therapy offers a safe, non-invasive, and drug-free way to reduce pain, speed healing, and improve your pet’s quality of life—whether they’re recovering from surgery or managing a chronic condition.

What Is Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy uses low-level light energy to stimulate cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and enhance circulation. The process—called photobiomodulation—helps the body heal naturally without medication or sedation.

It’s a gentle, painless procedure, and many pets find it relaxing!

What Conditions Can It Help?

Laser therapy is commonly used to treat:

  • Arthritis and joint pain

  • Post-surgical incisions

  • Back or neck injuries

  • Wounds or skin conditions

  • Ear infections or lick granulomas

  • Muscle strains or sprains

Whether your pet is recovering from surgery or living with chronic discomfort, laser therapy may help them feel better faster.

What to Expect During a Session

Laser treatments are quick—typically 10 to 20 minutes—and completely stress-free. During your pet’s session:

  1. A trained technician will apply the handheld laser wand directly to the affected area.

  2. Your pet will feel a gentle warming sensation (many find it soothing).

  3. There is no need for sedation or recovery time.

Most pets experience improved mobility or pain relief within a few sessions, though treatment frequency depends on the condition being treated.

Is It Safe?

Yes. Laser therapy is FDA-approved and backed by years of veterinary research. It’s especially helpful for senior pets or those who can’t tolerate medications. We’ll tailor the treatment plan to your pet’s needs, and it can be safely combined with other therapies like medication or surgery.


Whether your pet is healing from an injury or managing age-related pain, laser therapy offers a simple and effective way to support their recovery and comfort, without side effects.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health.

Stone House Animal Hospital FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

Yes. Dog fight wounds can look minor, but the damage is often hidden. Imagine your shirt is your dog's skin. Pinch a small section of your shirt and pull it away from you. If this was your dog's skin, the entire area of your shirt that lifted away from you is the tissue that actually pulled loose under the skin. Damage like this may not heal on its own. There may be only a small mark (like where your fingers were), but the damage can be quite extensive underneath. Finding this before further problems occur is best for your pet and less expensive for you! You can contact Stone House Animal Hospital for such concerns.

There are several indicators of pain: hiding, not playing like usual, crying, biting, sad look in their eyes, doesn't want to get up. It is in a pet's nature to hide its pain, so by the time you start seeing any of these indicators, they really don't feel well and need to see a veterinarian. You can call Stone House Animal Hospital if you have such concerns.

No. These medications are not safe for pets. If you feel your pet would benefit from pain relief, please come see Stone House Animal Hospital. There are a lot of pain medications for our doctors to choose from so that your pet can feel better quickly- without the negative side effects of human pain relievers.

Females are spayed, and males are neutered. Both surgeries are done to keep pets from having babies. This not only helps to limit pet overpopulation but there are significant health advantages as well as potential behavioral advantages to both. You can contact Stone House Animal Hospital if you would like to know more.

Often this is an indication that their anal glands need to be expressed. Anal glands can become infected, impacted, and in some cases, can rupture. Some dogs need to have this procedure done frequently. Others don't. You can contact Stone House Animal Hospital if you have such concerns.

As a general rule from Stone House Animal Hospital, anything rich or fatty can cause trouble, so it's best to just feed pet food. Be sure to stay away from grapes, raisins, onions, chocolate, sugar-free gum, and anything with caffeine. These can be toxic.