Laser therapy...post surgical

Laser therapy has been around for years. It was originally for humans, in rehab especially, but, as is typical for human medicine, it fell out of favor. When I had my knee replaced in 2010, they did not have it at the rehab facility. After rehab, I would go back to the office and laser my knee. It did help with inflammation and swelling. Therapist was really impressed. By the time I had my other knee replaced in 2011, the rehab facility was again using a therapeutic laser. My insurance did pay for it. On the canine front, I have personally used a laser on dogs (and cats) for over a decade, in specialty practices of surgery, pain management and rehabilitation. I have seen major positive results, both with chronic and acute pain. I have uses it on my dog often. If you can do it, even a couple of times, I think it would be very beneficial. Many smaller practices in our area have seen the benefits from the specialty practices and are following suit. I know of a large number of larger facilities that have used it for some time, so I am unsure why your vet made the comments they did. It could just be your specific area. It is definitely not a fad. Most clinics do have packages to help keep the cost down.