robinw Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I just got off the phone with the vet, who has suggested using laser therapy for Loca's arthritis. He recommended one treatment every six weeks. Has anybody tried this successfully? Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I haven't tried it, but have you thought about acupuncture Robin. That's if there's anyone in your area does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Turbo was lasered for his groin (iliopsoas) strain and I can't say how well it worked because ultimately, he also had a corn so he never stopped limping . It shouldn't be that expensive, so I guess you can just try it and see if it helps (Yeah, fat lot of help I am, right? ) A cursory search on the internet indicates that laser therapy for arthritis treatment seems to have lots of fans. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Rickie is having laser treatments for arthritis in his front carpal joints. We have been going once or twice per week, but are dropping back the frequency to every 2 weeks for now. We have also been using the underwater treadmill and doing range of motion exercises, so I can't isolate his improvement to the laser, but a marked limp has been reduced to limping occasionally for a few steps - a huge improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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