As one of the first veterinarians in Canada to offer the benefits of low-laser therapy for pain relief for cats and dogs, Dr. Cathy Hooper at Glendale Veterinary Hospital in Caledon was recently visited by Macleans magazine, which wanted a first-hand perspective on this drug-free approach to pain relief.
The information about this leading edge treatment was weaved into the Macleans magazine May 12 cover story dealing with the level of health care service available to the Canadian public compared to their pets. One of the quotable quotes as a result, was “too bad you’re not a dog.”
Laser therapy is becoming increasingly popular as a non-invasive form of therapy for pets as well as people suffering from a wide variety of ailments. It works by stimulating the body’s natural healing mechanisms at the cellular level. It is most often used to treat arthritis, muscle or tendon injuries, skin wounds, back pain, joint pain and other musculoskeletal illnesses. The hospital’s laser is hand-held, and delivers laser light through the skin surface.
More can be learned from the in-depth Glendale Veterinary Hospital website (glendalevethospital.com), which also includes a pet care article database and a link to the Macleans article.
Macleans got in touch with Hooper through her association with the Hills of Headwaters Tourism regional website.
