Meriden Animal Hospital Conducting Laser Treatment Trials

Press release from VHRC:

Oct. 29, 2021

Meriden Animal Hospital is providing a new laser technology for qualified dog and cat owners whose pets suffer from osteoarthritis, otitis, gingivitis, lick granuloma, or knee, spine, and hip pain. Pet parents are invited to participate as part of a nationwide clinical trial being conducted by Veterinary Health Research Center (VHRC).

“LLLT is already approved to treat people with chronic, painful conditions,” says Dr. James St. Clair.” The ability to treat a pet for a bruise, muscle strain or osteoarthritic inflammation at home is of real value in managing these very common problems. You don’t have to wait for a vet appointment when a variety of ailments such as chronic ear infections start to reappear.”

The B-Cure Vet Low Level Laser Therapy study consists of four-minute treatments twice a day and is designed to compile real world data about the benefits. At-home compliance is easy, and there is no stress for the patient or the owner caused by multiple trips to the vet office.

LLLT can target the knee, spine, and hip pain in both active dogs as well as very senior dogs and cats. Since there are no safe feline non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) available that safely reduce osteoarthritis pain in cats, B-Cure Laser Vet is a good alternative.

“The incidence of cruciate knee problems increases in the winter with dogs injuring themselves by slipping on icy surfaces. Older dogs are always slipping and sliding at home on parquet or tile floors. Using LLLT gives pet owners the ability to treat joint pain at home and before it worsens,” said Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig, chief executive officer of VHRC who is monitoring the B-Cure Vet Laser clinical trials.

This press release was produced by VHRC. The views expressed here are the author's own.