Just like people, pets can suffer lingering effects and discomfort from injury or a surgical procedure. Forest Crossing Animal Hospital takes treating pain seriously and offers several options to help pets feel better, including medication, physical rehabilitation, and alternative treatments. We’ll develop a pain management program that’s customized for your pet’s condition and needs.
Solensia & Librela
Solensia is the first and only FDA-approved medication to control osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats. And what’s even better is that it comes as a single, veterinarian-administered injection that lasts for one month—no struggling to medicate your cat at home! For the pups, there’s Librela—a monthly monoclonal antibody injection for the treatment of OA in dogs. Both medications work differently than traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), function much like your pet’s own natural antibodies, and can be used in conjunction with other kinds of treatments as well.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is an innovative technology used to treat acute and chronic injuries. It has been successfully used to accelerate the healing process after surgery, alleviate joint pain, and treat degenerative diseases.
How it works
Laser therapy focuses red and infrared light on tissue and below the skin’s surface. The light energizes the cells, producing a structural protein called collagen, which is used to repair tissue. Lasers continue to promote healing by supporting vascular dilation and synthesis, increasing blood circulation to the affected region. The stimulation also releases the body’s own pain-relieving hormones.
Conditions improved with laser therapy:
● Hip dysplasia
● Post-surgical incisions and soft-tissue trauma
● Arthritis and degenerative joint disease
● Musculoskeletal injuries
● Neuromuscular disease
Laser therapy is typically combined with other types of veterinary medicine, including pharmaceutical regimens and alternative treatments. Its broad biochemical benefits and lack of adverse side effects have made it a preferred post-operative rehab method in veterinary medicine.
Physical Rehabilitation
Physical rehabilitation can be especially effective as it speeds recovery and improves strength and mobility. By employing physical rehabilitation and offering instruction on at-home techniques and other pain management options, your pet will benefit from our expert care.
If you’d like to make an appointment for your pet to discuss pain management options, call us at 936-271-9300.