Often called ‘cold laser therapy’, LLLT is a non-invasive and safe modality that is increasingly used in animals to promote wound healing, reduce pain and alleviate trigger points in muscles. LLLT has been used by veterinarians worldwide before and after surgical procedures as it helps to accelerate tissue healing. This therapeutic modality has been used for decades on humans before it was tried on animals, and most of our patients enjoy it.

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Low-intensity light therapy has photochemical effects which cause a physiological change at the cellular level. This is also known as biostimulation. When laser therapy is applied to an area, the light energy of the photons is absorbed by mitochondria in the body's cells. These mitochondria are 'powerhouses of the cell', generators that provide energy for normal function. In this manner, LLLT upregulates mitochondrial activity, thus enhancing localised healing wherever the laser therapy is applied.