pain relief for my 12 year old

[Aynesa]

Originally Posted by mellie

Our practice does laser tx and it really seems to help and I know from personal experience how much suplements help so you definately want to use those as well- mine are pricey but work so make sure to try some of the ones mentioned here since they seem to have worked for others. Gentle massage and heat can help too, keep paw pad fur trimmed so your dog doesn't slip and watch on steps. Hydro therapy really helps too. Movement is important, so short, slow leash walks help too.

If you don't mind me asking Mellie, how do the laser treatments work? What exactly do they do?

[mellie]

Starts out with an exam to make sure laser treatments will help and to determine how many sites and how long. The treatments need to be 24-48 hours apart for the first 3 treatments or so then either twice weekly or once a week, then as needed. The laser machine is about the size of a breadbox and there is a wand attached to the machine by a cord. The wand is gently rubbed back and forth quickly over the "site" for the determined amount of minutes. Everyone(Including dog) wears sunglasses to protect the eyes. The treated area usually feels warm to the the patient and some feel better right away-some later. Most dogs seem to enjoy it. We do the treatments in a softly lit room on a nice soft rug. To me the only thing I don't care for so much is the beeping the laser machine makes, but it is a soft beep. It would definately be worth a try. Our practice lets you buy 6 treatments and the next is free and price of each treatment is determined by how many minutes/sites. Average cost is probably $25.00 a site which I think is pretty affordable.Oh, the laser stimulates cell growth,improving tissue and blood flow, but isn't used on growths or cysts,or anything involving cancers but can be used on incisions or wounds.

[bibluegirl]

I took a video of before and after her therapy and you could see a slight differance in just one treatment. She goes back tomorrow for her second treatment and I'm going to take another video. She seemed to enjoy having it done she was so relaxed she started snoring.

I put her on Rimadyl and right now she seems better. I decided to not do tramadol unless shes still painful even with the rimadyl I hate to put her on so many things. I'm also continuing the Glycoflex.

I talked to her breeder and she suggested maybe doing the chiropractor so I will do that next month when she comes to our clinic.

I also bought her an orthopedic bed this weekend.