The Broad Ripple Animal Clinic and Wellness Center is very proud to announce the addition of a Class IV Therapeutic Laser to our practice! The medical problems that can be treated using the laser are far-reaching and can bring immediate comfort to your pet. While improvement is seen in many pets after an initial treatment, most patients will benefit most from a series of treatments (usually 3 to 8, depending on the ailment).

A Class IV laser can be a therapeutic treatment for a variety of medical problems and issues. Most commonly, we are finding the laser to be beneficial for treatment of:

• chronic otitis externa (acute ear infections)
• abscesses
• anal gland infections
• arthritis
• degenerative joint disease
• back pain
• muscle, ligament and tendon injuries
• hip dysplasia
• neuromuscular disease
• open wounds
• ulcerations
• post-operative recovery
• soft tissue trauma
• dermatological problems

As an example, with pets who have chronic ear infections, their families may find it very difficult to administer the much-needed ear medications due to their pet’s pain and discomfort. The therapeutic laser has been found to reduce edema, swelling, pain, discharge and debris when used to treat these infections. This makes the pet feel much more comfortable, enabling families to apply medications to the ear canal.

Therapeutic laser treatments do NOT require sedation! Most pets actually enjoy the experience and find it comforting and relaxing….much like a good massage. All laser therapy treatments are scheduled at the Wellness Center on an out-patient basis with one of our highly skilled and trained Registered Veterinary Technicians, under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Murphy. Please call 317.726.2711 today for more information, or to schedule your pet.