Is Your Pet Slowing Down? When to Schedule a Mobility Checkup

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Your dog used to zoom through the yard like a furry rocket. Now? He’s hesitating at the stairs and skipping playtime. Maybe your once-spry cat avoids leaping onto her favorite perch. It might seem like your pet is just “getting older,” but changes in movement can signal something more.

At Volunteer Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville, we know how important it is to catch mobility issues early. A simple checkup could be the first step to helping your pet feel like themselves again.

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Laser Therapy for Pets

VolVet_iStock_000016496555_LargeIf the word “laser” brings to mind images of Star Trek, light sabers, and the movie Independence Day, Volunteer Veterinary Hospital is about to change your world. Just as in human medicine, lasers are being used with increasing frequency in veterinary medicine, too; and we are happy to be able to help our pet patients with our state-of-the-art K-Laser.
So, what is laser therapy for pets and what exactly does it do? Look no further for the answers… Continue…