Ellijay: (706) 534-9065
Jasper: (706) 692-2210
Marble Hill (Foothills): (770) 894-4233

Our Ellijay location is now open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday – Thursday. Regular business hours Friday and Saturday.

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Veterinary Laser Therapy

At Wayside Animal Hospital in Ellijay, we’re committed to helping pets feel their best. Veterinary laser therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses therapeutic light to support the body’s natural healing processes, reduce inflammation, and help manage pain.
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What Is Veterinary Laser Therapy?

Veterinary laser therapy, also known as cold laser therapy or photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity in targeted tissues. This process may help reduce inflammation, support tissue repair, and improve comfort.

Unlike surgical lasers, therapeutic lasers are used to support healing rather than cut or remove tissue. Treatments are generally gentle and do not require incisions or anesthesia.

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Benefits of Laser Therapy for Pets

Depending on your pet’s condition, laser therapy may help:

  • Manage pain and inflammation: Help improve comfort for pets experiencing certain painful conditions.

  • Support healing: Encourage the body’s natural tissue-repair processes.

  • Assist with recovery after surgery: Complement other treatments during postoperative recovery.

  • Improve mobility: Help some pets move more comfortably when dealing with arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions.

  • Support soft tissue recovery: Serve as an additional treatment option for certain injuries and inflammatory conditions.

Results vary depending on your pet’s health, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Laser therapy is often most effective when incorporated into a comprehensive veterinary care plan.

Conditions That May Benefit From Laser Therapy

Your veterinarian may recommend laser therapy as part of treatment for certain conditions, including:

  • Arthritis and age-related joint discomfort

  • Soft tissue injuries

  • Muscle soreness and inflammation

  • Postoperative recovery

  • Selected wounds and skin conditions

  • Other painful or inflammatory conditions, when appropriate

Every pet is different. Our veterinary team will evaluate your pet and determine whether laser therapy may be helpful alongside other recommended treatments.

 

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Serving Ellijay & Nearby Communities

Choosing the Ellijay location means shorter drives and familiar faces for Gilmer County families. If you’re closer to Pickens County, see Jasper – Pet Laser Therapy for the same trusted services at our Jasper hospital.

Veterinary Services

Emergency & Critical Care

Behavioral Medicine

Wellness Care

Surgery & X-Rays

Pain Management

Dental Care - Jasper

Orthopedic Surgery - Jasper

Dental Care - Ellijay

Large Animal Services - Ellijay

Advanced Diagnostics - Marble Hill

Hospice & Euthanasia

Laser Therapy - Ellijay

Laser Therapy - Jasper

Endoscope & Rhinoscope - Ellijay