Laser Therapy | Horse & Hounds
What Is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBMT) is a drug free, non-invasive treatment that uses coherent and collimated packets of light in the red or near infrared range to stimulate cellular changes within body tissues. This process enhances cellular function, modulates pain, and supports healing in both acute and chronic conditions for horses and dogs.
How Does It Work?
Laser therapy is tailored for your horse or dog’s specific characteristics, which include the condition being treated, body area, coat length, skin colour, and sensitivity. When light penetrates targeted cells, it is absorbed by the mitochondria,
and in particular a primary enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase that boosts ATP (energy) production, reduces neurotransmitters that amplify pain, and it releases
nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a key vasodilator which means that it opens and relaxes blood vessels and improves circulation and tissue perfusion, reducing prostaglandins and bradykinin (inflammatory mediators) and increases tissue perfusion and healing.
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Laser therapy has a biostimulatory effect that encourages cells and tissue to work more efficiently and effectively. It provides natural drug free analgesia, helping to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and swelling, stimulate circulation, nerve function, and accelerates cell repair and collagen production for effective wound healing. Research data shows us that when the correct dosing parameters, techniques and
treatment plans are followed laser therapy is highly effective to read more about the scientific studies please visit Companion Publications
The Companion Animal Health laser I use has the power and multi-wavelength capability to penetrate deeper tissues when required, allowing targeted, focused light to be absorbed by cells at depth and stimulate responses closer to joints and spine. It also offers both on contact and off contact treatment options: on contact is ideal for deeper conditions as it reduces surface reflection and light scatter, while off contact is perfect for postoperative sites, open wounds, or animals who are sensitive to touch.
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Laser therapy can be used across a wide range of equine and canine conditions,
both acute and chronic.
Examples of conditions.
Osteoarthritis
Tendonitis, tenosynovitis, tendinosis, suspensory injuries
Kissing Spines
Myofascial and neuropathic pain
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
Cruciate ligament disease
Osteochondrosis (OCD)
Spondylosis
Degenerative myelopathy
Chronic wound healing
Chronic back pain and compensatory patterns
Chronic wound healing, stimulating epithelialisation to help wound repair
faster, and reducing scar tissue formation
Reviewed research shows significantly slower
disease progression and longer survival times for more information visit
Companion Publications
Post-Operative Recovery
Laser therapy supports healing after surgery by:
ï‚· Reducing inflammation, swelling, and pain
ï‚· Improving circulation
ï‚· Enhancing wound healing
ï‚· Reducing scar tissue formation
ï‚· Promoting a more comfortable and accelerated recovery
Neuropathic & Myofascial Pain
Laser therapy can support nerve function, reducing neuropathic pain, reduced inflammation around compressed nerves and myofascial trigger points.
General Pain Management
Suitable for horses and dogs experiencing discomfort from age related changes, chronic conditions, or general stiffness.