What if healing your pet’s wounds or skin conditions could be as simple as shining a light? Phovia Light Therapy for pets makes this possible! This advanced, new veterinary technology can be used to treat common skin problems. It can also help your pet’s skin heal faster after a surgery or injury.
Our vets explain how Phovia Light Therapy works, why it’s considered a breakthrough in veterinary care, and how it’s a safe and effective way to help pets recover from wounds, dermatitis, and allergic skin conditions.
What Is Phovia Light Therapy, and How Does It Work?
Phovia Light Therapy is a cutting-edge technology for treating skin conditions in dogs and cats. It uses fluorescent light energy and a unique chromophore gel to stimulate cellular activity in the skin. It can be effective for treating most skin problems in pets, as well as cuts, bites, surgical incisions, and other wounds.
At Aztec Pet Hospital, we use Phovia Light Therapy to treat:
- Hot Spots—Areas of inflamed, infected skin on pets that usually occur from constant licking, scratching or biting (also known as acute moist dermatitis)
- Bite Wounds: Open wounds received in a fight with another animal
- Surgical Incisions: Wounds and incisions from surgical procedures
- Skin Infections: Bacterial and fungal skin infections, such as Staphylococcus, yeast infections, etc.
- Traumatic Wounds: Cuts, lesions, and puncture wounds
Phovia Light Therapy is a two-step system that uses an LED lamp and a special light-activated gel to accelerate the healing process. These two components work together to create a multi-wavelength fluorescent light beam that can enter your pet’s skin at various depths. As the light energy penetrates the different layers of your pet’s skin, it activates multiple healing responses, stimulates skin cell regeneration, and reduces inflammation.
Is Light Therapy Safe for Dogs and Cats?
One of the most significant advantages of Phovia is that it has been clinically tested to be safe for pets. It is a non-invasive procedure, and your pet will not need any medications. There is no pain, and there are no known side effects. The best part is that the treatment only takes a couple of minutes to complete!
The number of treatments your pet needs will depend on their condition and its severity. When you bring your pet in for a consultation, we will set up a treatment plan that works with your schedule.
Benefits of Phovia Light Therapy for Pets
We use Phovia Light Therapy because it is a versatile treatment that can be used for many different conditions. Here are some of the reasons why we love it:
- Non-invasive and pain-free
- Clinically tested and safe for pets
- Treatment takes only a few minutes
- Skin heals visibly faster
- Less need for medications
- Relieves the stress caused by painful or irritated skin
Want to Try Phovia Light Therapy for Your Pet?
When it comes to treating skin problems in pets, Phovia Light therapy is a game-changer. If your pet suffers from frequent hot spots, Phovia can relieve their stress and help prevent further outbreaks. This non-invasive treatment can also help your pet heal faster after an injury or surgery, so that they’re back to their happy, playful self in no time.
If you’re interested in Phovia Light Therapy for your pet, contact Aztec Pet Hospital in Harker Heights to schedule an appointment.
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