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Laser Therapy for Aging Pets

Nov 06, 2025 10:04AM ● By Jerome Bilaos

As our pets age, it’s not uncommon to notice changes in their mobility, comfort, and energy levels. Stiff joints, slower movements, or difficulty climbing stairs are often early signs of arthritis, inflammation, or other age-related conditions. Fortunately, veterinary medicine now offers innovative, non-invasive therapies to help senior pets live more comfortably—one of the most effective being laser therapy.

What Is Laser Therapy for Pets?

Laser therapy, also often referred to as cold laser therapy, is a non-invasive procedure that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing at the cellular level. Unlike surgical lasers, this treatment doesn’t cut or burn tissue—instead, it gently penetrates the skin to reach deep into muscles, tendons, and joints, to promote the body’s natural repair processes.

When light energy is absorbed by cells, it enhances mitochondrial function, which increases ATP (Adenosine triphosphate, the cell’s energy source). By boosting cellular energy, it accelerates tissue repair, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, and decreases pain.

Conditions Laser Therapy Can Help With

Laser therapy is especially beneficial for aging dogs and cats who experience chronic conditions or degenerative changes over time. Common issues that can be treated, and how laser therapy works with them, include:

  • Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease: Reduces inflammation and stiffness in joints while promoting joint mobility.

  • Muscle and Tendon Injuries: Speeds healing and helps restore normal muscle movement

  • Hip Dysplasia and Joint Pain: Eases discomfort and helps pets maintain activity levels.

  • Post-Surgical Recovery: Minimizes pain, swelling, and scar tissue formation after surgical procedures.

  • Inflammatory Conditions: There are many inflammatory conditions, such as dermatitis, ear infections, hot spots, sinusities, or even gingivitis, that can be helped with laser therapy by reducing the swelling.

  • Neurologic Conditions: Pets with nerve injuries or degenerative conditions can regain function and comfort with laser therapy.

The Benefits of Laser Therapy

Laser therapy offers many advantages for older pets because it is:

  • Non-invasive and drug-free: Ideal for pets that cannot tolerate medications or have liver/kidney sensitivities.

  • Painless and relaxing: Most pets feel only a gentle warmth during the session, often becoming calm or sleepy.

  • Quick and convenient: Treatments typically last around 15 minutes, and results are often noticeable after just a few sessions.

  • Safe for long-term use: Can be integrated with other therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, or medication for a complete wellness plan.

Give your pets the wonderful benefits of laser therapy! Throughout November, Longevity Veterinary Center offers special packages available for laser treatment. Call the center today to learn more.

Longevity Veterinary Center is located at 265 Route 10 East in Whippany. For information and appointments call 973-606-1101 and visit LVCNJ.com. See ad, page 14.
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