South East Veterinary Laser

08/11/2024

A double-blinded study by Alves, Jorge and Carreira (2022) showed that photobiomodulation (laser) reduced pain levels and improved clinical findings in canines with hip osteoarthritis compared to the NSAID meloxicam.

If your canine or equine suffers with osteoarthritis it may be worth considering photobiomodulation as a noninvasive, low-risk treatment option to alleviate pain and inflammation in your pets daily life.

Read the link below:

Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate photobiomodulation therapy in dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis. ANIMALS 20 dogs. PROCEDURES Forty joints were assigned to a control group (CG; n = 20) or treatment group (photobiomodulation therapy [PBMT]; 20). CG received a 21-day course of meloxicam, and PBMT r...

26/09/2024

Check out the Companion Animal Health site to understand more about this effective, technician driven modality that treats a wide variety of conditions (below) with fast and non invasive results.

Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NZC5G0

26/08/2024

Soft tissue injury to any tendon or ligament accounts for 13–18% of horses that require rest and time off, and is responsible for 33% of training losses and wastage in sport horses of all disciplines (Reilly, 2021).

A study by Pluim (2018) examined the effects of Class IV Laser on soft tissue injuries in 150 horses, finding:
• Improved lameness scores, with 80% sound at four weeks
• Faster return to work
• Decreased future reinjury rates

Below is a case study showing the effects of Class IV Laser on a suspensory ligament injury following 7 treatments over a 4 week period.

10/08/2024

Don’t forget about treating your felines.

Class IV laser can treat a range of conditions and is a beneficial non-invasive treatment to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes 🐈‍⬛

11/07/2024

Hi Everyone!

Emma will be out of the office until 29th July as she is immersing herself in the wildlife and natural beauty of Africa which will mean she has limited access to messages and emails and will endeavour to respond at her earliest convenience.

During this time the laser has been sent off for its annual service to ensure that we are providing your pets with the best care so will be unavailable for use until her return.

28/06/2024

One key aspect of SEVLs visits to you includes assessing your animals posture and movement.

Here, we are looking at the sit. Although this seems a simple action, the sit can be a great way to identify subtle changes, from noticing incorrect posture to uneven weight shifting and compensations.

Dogs with chronic unaddressed issues in the knee or hock often end up with reduced range of motion and lose the ability to fully flex these joints due to pain. Long periods of disuse may result in weakened core. Thus, it is important that these subtle changes in posture are addressed through veterinary consult.

Following this process, Class IV Laser is a non invasive modality which is beneficial in supporting the alleviation of pain, reducing inflammation and stimulating cellular repair to enhance natural healing. SEVL also create a tailored rehabilitation plan to establish a holistic approach to your animals recovery.

19/06/2024

The most common question I get from people when out with the laser is, how does it work?

Read below to get a quick insight into the science behind the laser:

03/06/2024

We have just started an exciting new partnership with Ziggy's Pet Supplies, find us there on Saturday’s!

A huge welcome to Emma at South East Veterinary Laser who will be here for you to book an appointment with on Saturdays! Emma graduated from Writtle with a first-class degree in Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in 2016. Emma has continued to focus on the rehabilitation industry, from working at Fitzpatrick Referrals (Supervet) completing canine and equine lameness evaluations and caring for the rehabilitation of inpatients to managing the Equines, Goats, Sheep and Alpacas at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. In her spare time, Emma enjoys looking after Henri her Welsh X Pacer, Bandit her Collie X and Hester her cat.

We can't wait to welcome Emma to Ziggy's Pet Supplies, such an amazing addition 🤩

For further information on the business check out the SEVL page South East Veterinary Laser or their website https://www.sevetlaser.com/

18/05/2024

Take a look at some of the different conditions that can be treated by Class IV Laser

11/05/2024

Pain can be found in all living creatures. A contributor of this as both human and animals age is posture.

Life takes a different toll on each feline, canine, equine and human. If straightness and correct posture is not consistent, perhaps an injury that left a slight limp, a wound that left some sensitivity or a pulled shoe that seemingly caused no harm, structures will start to compensate for these external forces exerted on the body altering biomechanical movement.

Class IV laser treatment can be a beneficial tool to aid in the removal of pain, allowing your animal to have reduced muscular tension from poor posture whilst incorporating a rehabilitation plan to help promote body balance and mechanical longevity.

10/04/2024

Class IV Laser treatment can help relieve chronic pain or muscular restrictions to allow your horse to achieve optimal performance. One of the most common issues with ridden equines is tension in the poll region.

The poll area is made up of a complex arrangement of small muscles, but also an area where many large, important muscles in the rest of the body attach. Comprehension of the equines anatomy is critical to understanding how tension in the poll causes compensations around the body, which can manifest as difficulty with contact, struggling to bend and even restrictions in hindlimb movement.

19/03/2024

This lovely mare was recommended to us for tension in her hamstrings, she thoroughly enjoys her treatments and often has a little snooze.

The benefits of using a non invasive method like Class IV Laser for helping those tight and hard to treat areas are endless and can be used in combination with other interventions.

10/03/2024

Dogs have over 150 pressure points throughout their body.

The pads of the feet and the ears of a dog are highly innervated and through application of massage, proprioceptive mechanisms can be enhanced and tension released.

This weekend Emma has passed her reflexology course using the lovely Bandit as her case study.

12/02/2024

In humans, photobiomodulation (PBM) is commonly used for the treatment of hair loss and the stimulation of growth. Although there is less literature focused on animals PBM has still been proven useful for skin conditions, alopecia and pyoderma.

Laser treatment works by stimulating stem cell proliferation and increasing blood circulation resulting in increasing the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle.

Here is an example of a horse treated for a kick wound on their neck, showing the clear increase in hair growth on this area.

06/02/2024