Expand Your Knowledge of Photobiomodulation (aka Laser Therapy)

We are thrilled to announce that Luma is now available in Canada, thanks to our new partnership with Elana Goldberg! Our mission at MedcoVet has always been to provide pet owners with the tools they need to take proactive steps towards their pet’s health and well-being. With this new expansion into Canada, we’re excited to…

Cathy Symons is a well-known expert in avian medicine, with years of experience working with all kinds of birds. She has recently been making such a great resource for the MedcoVet community with her use of Luma when treating exotics. Cathy sees many types of birds, from small pet parrots to large waterfowl like ducks…

A touching story of how a clinic and pet owner acted quickly to give a pup peace in her final days recently resurfaced online. It’s a story of Dr. Merle who showed compassion and kindness to a pet owner in need. The pet owner had brought their pup, Cheyenne, to the clinic for a checkup.…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a complex and chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a debilitating illness that affects the digestive system and causes inflammation and damage to the gut lining. Despite significant advancements in medicine, IBD continues to be a challenge for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. However, two MedcoVet clinicians…

Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been around for 3,000 years (see: 3000 Years of LLLT/Photobiomodulation History), yet it still has not been widely adopted. Most veterinarians assume this is because there is not enough evidence to prove efficacy. However, there are now numerous FDA approved PBM devices on the market. There are also thousands of studies showing…

When it comes to laser therapy, bigger is not always better.  Recent research has shown that, in certain situations, high-power lasers did not increase efficacy.  This same study also showed the one thing that did increase efficacy. One of the observations that have consistently been made in the course of fifty years of investigation of…

How often does photobiomodulation (PBM) need to be applied? A recent study (click here to read the study) looked at the difference between infrequent PBM (weekly) and more frequent PBM (every other day) application. The study found that “The data indicated that the proliferation of MSCs plated at high density was enhanced by multiple exposures…

Veterinary medicine is rapidly evolving, and one of the biggest trends over the last few years has been the addition of rehabilitation services. Pet parents are seeking out ways to reduce pain and cost (see: USA Today article), and veterinarians see the benefits of adding additional recurring revenue to their practice to help offset fixed…

By Dr. Michael R Hamblin Ph.D (CSO of MedcoVet) Laser Therapy (PBM) is a terrific new modality to an ever-increasing number of vet clinics. It’s great for the pet, the pet parent and the vet clinic. As a Principal Investigator at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, an Associate Professor of Dermatology, Harvard…

Pet owners are becoming increasingly sensitive to overmedicating and the accompanying side effects that come with this strategy.  Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), or Photobiomodulation (PBM,) has always held the promise of treatment without side effects. Although it may seem self-evident that successful PBM treatments should lead to a reduction in the amount of medication…