The Companion Therapy Laser® by LiteCure was recognized as one of the World’s Best Veterinary Products of 2009 by ABC’s popular morning show, Good Morning America. The show aired Monday morning December 28th, 2009 during a live broadcast of the Pet Connection segment.

The democratic product selection process was lead by Marty Becker, DVM. Dr. Becker has been Good Morning America’s resident veterinarian for more than a decade, has had countless other appearances in the national media, and is also a best-selling author. Dr. Becker and his team spent all year selecting exciting and revolutionary new products that treat medical problems in the veterinary field.

According to Becker, the Companion Therapy Laser® is exciting new technology that is successful in speeding the wound healing process and reducing pain and inflammation caused by common pet ailments such as otitis, hip dysplasia, and arthritis. Veterinarians and pet owners around the country have seen success in companion animals such as horses, puppies, felines, and aging dogs since the laser’s introduction to the veterinary industry in January 2007. The Companion Therapy Laser® is designed specifically for treating pets, but as Dr. Becker informed the audience, the same technology is also FDA-approved for use on humans and is the result of over 10 years of state-of-the-art laser development and manufacturing expertise. The laser for humans, the LCT-1000 by LiteCure, is commonly used by clinicians treating chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. As mentioned during the segment, 15 pro-sport teams are using the LCT-1000, and the LCT-1000 traveled to the Beijing Olympics treating the medal-winning athletes of the U.S. men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as the U.S. and Canadian Equestrian teams.

Laser therapy is relatively new biotechnology that uses the science of photobiomodulation to speed healing. As the Companion Therapy Laser® reaches an injured area, the interaction of light and tissue encourages the production of ATP inside the damaged cells. ATP production in the mitochondria of an injured cell begins the cascade of events necessary for healing such as collagen and enzyme production, cell growth, and increased blood flow. As pets and animals age, recover from trauma or surgery, or simply need relief from everyday aches and pains, this advanced technology offers: Drug-Free, Surgery-Fee, Pain-Free Relief. There are no known side-effects of Companion deep tissue laser therapy, as treatments are non-invasive. Depending on the injury, patients can find relief after only a few treatments.

 Veterinarians using the Companion Therapy Laser® can be found on companiontherapylaser.com and can be searched for by zip code. Companion Therapy Laser® also offers free in-office demos to veterinarians and clinicians. For more information, email [email protected] or call 877.627.3858.