Proven Laser Therapy

Many pets suffer from chronic pain due to arthritis caused by hip dysplasia, spondylosis, traumatic injury, etc. A class of drugs, non-steroid anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), has provided significant relief, but long-term use of these drugs can have some undesirable side effects. In addition, some animals are NSAID-intolerant. Cats are particularly sensitive to some of these medications, so there are fewer pain-management options available for the feline patient. K-Laser provides a safe solution for them.

K-Laser is a high-power, dual-wavelength therapy laser that can provide remarkable relief from chronic pain. It penetrates to considerable depth and has multi-step protocols for specific veterinary conditions in household pets and horses. K-Laser has also shown very good results when used on surgical incisions and wounds. Traumatized tissue swells less and heals more quickly when treated with the device. Treatments last about 3-5 minutes per site and are completely comfortable for the patient.

K-Laser received its FDA clearance for human use in early 2005 and has been available to the veterinary profession for over 5 years. It is estimated that more than 15,000 dogs, cats and horses have benefited from the therapy (so have a growing number of birds, snakes, turtles and “pocket-pets”.)

We are Baltimore County’s first veterinary practice to offer K-Laser’s new 4th-generation devices. The enhanced features of these new units will give us new capabilities to address a broad range of veterinary needs in household pets, from hastening healing to managing chronic pain.

Dr. Johnston is fully trained in the modality and is ready to answer your questions about suitability for your animal’s condition. If you are interested in knowing more, please feel free to contact us or make an appointment with Dr. Johnston. Additional information about K-Laser in human and veterinary use can be found at www.k-laserusa.com.