Class IV Laser Therapy
Most people come to me about arthritis, dysplasia and stiffness. Laser therapy reaches further than that, and this page sets out how far.
Where this list comes from
Companion Laser make the Class IV system I use. They publish a list of the conditions their therapy is indicated for, and the groups below are taken from it.
It is worth being clear about what that means. This is the manufacturer's list, not a set of promises from me. It shows the range the technology is used for across veterinary practice, which is much wider than the mobility work most of my clients first ask about.
This is an extract. Their full list is longer. I have left out the conditions that belong to other species, the procedures that are carried out by a vet rather than by me, and anything urgent enough that the right response is a phone call to your vet, not a laser appointment.
The list
Grouped for readability. The wording is Companion Laser's, lightly tidied.
What this means for your dog. A condition appearing above does not mean laser is the right answer for your dog, or that I would treat it. It means the therapy is used for it. Whether it suits your dog is something we would work out together at a consultation, and we can work alongside your vet if required. If your dog is unwell or in sudden pain, please speak to your vet first — laser therapy supports veterinary care, it does not replace it.
Where this is offered. The laser travels, so your dog does not have to. Sessions take place at home anywhere from Estepona through La Duquesa to Sotogrande, with travel within 15 km of La Duquesa included.
Common questions
From Companion Laser, who make the Class IV system used here. They publish a list of conditions their therapy is indicated for, and the groups on this page are taken from it. It is the manufacturer's list, not a set of promises from Christine.
The list shows the range the technology is used for across veterinary practice, which is much wider than the mobility work most clients first ask about. It is a manufacturer's indications list reproduced as a resource, and should be read as that rather than as a claim about any individual dog.
No, it is an extract; the full Companion Laser list is longer. Left out are conditions belonging to other species, procedures carried out by a vet rather than by a therapist, and anything urgent enough that the right response is a phone call to your vet, not a laser appointment.
Mobility work — arthritis, dysplasia and stiffness are what most people ask about first. The wider list is here because the technology's range across veterinary practice is genuinely broader than that, not because every entry is something to book for.
Tell me about your dog and what you are hoping to ease, and I will tell you honestly whether it is worth trying.
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