Therapeutic Laser – Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital

Our non-invasive technology for healing the source of deep tissue pain is our “Class 4 Therapeutic Laser”. The staff wear protective eyewear, and the pets wear special “Doggles” when using the laser therapy. These glasses are rated to filter out selected wavelengths of light.

Our staff are well trained to use the highest safety standards when operating the Laser.

Dr Jamie Levine and his trained and AIMLA certified “Laser Meisters” are Kerstin Nowak, Drew Prinn, Sabrina Adams and Dr. Levine. They have seen great success treating a variety of conditions with the therapeutic laser. The near infrared laser beam goes right through fur and skin to heal deeply without drugs or surgery.

What does Laser Therapy Do?

Reduces Pain
Reduces Inflammation
Increases the speed of recovery and healing
On acute causes of pain, Dr. Levine has seen amazing results. Often with acute trauma or skin irritation the pet responds in only one treatment.
(See some of our case studies below.)
On chronic conditions such as arthritis or joint damage it takes therapy every 2nd day for a week or two.
Increases Blood Flow to the tissues to increase healing
Photobio-stimulation is the way the laser works at a cellular level, (by increasing the way cells use oxygen).
This increases the entire cell’s efficiency.
The laser therapy stimulates the healing potential of the tissues because cells function with greater efficiency.

Wavelengths of Light

The laser light treatment uses near infrared light, beyond our visible range.
Our high-end Companion “Class 4 Therapeutic Laser” machine uses up to 15 Watts of laser power for deep tissue reach.
Our high-end Companion “Class 4 Therapeutic Laser” machine uses up to 15 Watts of laser power for deep tissue reach.

Link to Lite Cure

Lite Cure is the pet owner’s pages from the manufacture of our laser machine.
Link to Lite Cure

Time and Frequency of Treatments

Most patients see results with 2-3 treatments. Some serious conditions such as arthritis or deep wounds take 6-8 treatments.
The treatment time is usually just minutes (3-6minutes) and can be done directly on the fur without shaving or lotions.
The laser comes with several sizes of probes for various angles and focus of beam. The wide angle probe is used for backs and legs.The narrow beam focus is for tiny cats limbs and for finer places on large dogs such as jaw problems.

Case Study of our Patients

Sirus Poodle having laser treatment

This is “Sirus, ” the 8-year-old poodle. He is having his third treatment. He was very stiff and had a hard time moving. After his 2nd treatment the owner says he is “whipping around the yard like a puppy”. His hips even feel a lot smoother to our touch.

Conditions we have treated

Acute (recently occurred) conditions such as: wounds, after surgery, after dental, trauma, infections, skin conditions and irritations.
Koonah dog in Laser therapy glasses.
Chronic (long-term) conditions.
Such as; “Koonah” the dog in this photo has knee problems. We also have treated; arthritis, stiffness, hip dysplasia, ear infections and chronic skin issues.
Dr. Levine and his staff have had amazing success on most of our cases without drugs or surgery.
Laser is used in conjunction with other veterinary treatments for specific case by case healing.