Hoping some vets or vet techs will chime in. I have a dog with chronic arthritis. We are on our 3rd package of Laser treatments at $240 for a package of 10 sessions. She goes 1-2 times per week for treatment on both front carpus and both rear hocks. I found this http://shop.vetrolaser.com/Vetrolaser-Infrared-Cold-Laser-Package-With-Goggles-64500-8765432192.htm and wondered if it would be adequate enough to get the same effect at home. Between trying to get a definitive diagnosis and all of the meds (Cosequin,Carprofen,Amantadine,Tramadol and Gabapentin) she is on I have spent over $4100 since the middle of May. I need to find a more cost effective way to manage her pain. Thanks!
This is the laser I bought. Do more research and find out what depth the laser can penetrate before you buy. I think you will find that the cheaper lasers are not going to give you the kind of relief that you seek. This one helps me a lot, I have had mold and heavy metal poisoning and I have Lyme. I have had a lot of pain in the past. My husband is a long distance runner and uses it for pain in his knees.
Our laser was about $3,000, which is about what you should expect to pay for a good one. I purchased mine before the smart laser was developed and I might trade up. I also use this on my 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier who has some arthritis and it definitely helps him.
I have the vetro laser. I bought to use on my horse’s suspensory and have used it on myself. I know a few people that have one and it has worked for what I need. It is a small unit and u can get bigger units for more money. It is a class three and the ones in vet clinics are typically a class four. Smaller units take more time and especially if you are covering a larger area.
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Between trying to get a definitive diagnosis and all of the meds (Cosequin,Carprofen,Amantadine,Tramadol and Gabapentin) she is on I have spent over $4100 since the middle of May. I need to find a more cost effective way to manage her pain. Thanks![/QUOTE]
Has your vet mentioned Adequan shots for your dog? I have found it to help tremendously with many cases of doggie arthritis in our rescue and even though the loading doses are expensive, it’s not too bad for the monthly maintenance, especially if you give them yourself. We are usually able to drop the other meds or at least reduce them once the loading doses are done.
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I have the vetro laser. I bought to use on my horse’s suspensory and have used it on myself. I know a few people that have one and it has worked for what I need. It is a small unit and u can get bigger units for more money. It is a class three and the ones in vet clinics are typically a class four. Smaller units take more time and especially if you are covering a larger area.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Beckham this in good to know. I would just be using on the 4 joints and it is not deep tissue so this just may work:)
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Has your vet mentioned Adequan shots for your dog? I have found it to help tremendously with many cases of doggie arthritis in our rescue and even though the loading doses are expensive, it’s not too bad for the monthly maintenance, especially if you give them yourself. We are usually able to drop the other meds or at least reduce them once the loading doses are done.[/QUOTE]
Oops PAF forgot to add that one to the list. Was just recalling the daily meds. She will get her last weekly injection Thursday the bi-monthly to monthly. I have been giving them at home. She also gets Cyproheptadine every couple of days for her appetite. I haven’t been able to figure out if her appetite issues are drug related or pain related.
