EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW-LEVEL LASER THERAPY IN DOGS

Low-Level laser therapy (LLLT), known as photobiomodulation therapy, stimulates the mitochondrial respiratory chain and causes changes in cellular adenosine triphosphate or cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels. Lasers are classified according to their power, maximum exposure, and wavelength. The dose required to treat the tissue; it depends on wavelength, power density, tissue type, tissue condition, pigmentation, depth of target tissue and treatment technique. Lasers are a useful treatment in human and veterinary rehabilitation. Studies showing that cartilage properties are preserved with treatment, improvement in peripheral nerve injuries, and that they contribute to pain management in patients with osteoarthritis are promising for their use in veterinary rehabilitation.