Pain Management

In some cases, environmental and management changes can help reduce strain on joints,  muscles, and soft tissues while supporting recovery and long-term comfort. Recommendations  may include:

• Weight management and nutritional support.  
• Adjusted exercise programs.  
• Turnout and activity modifications.  
• Footing and stall management recommendations.  
• Supportive bedding or environmental adjustments.  
• Rehabilitation and conditioning guidance.

Our team works closely with owners to develop realistic management strategies that support  both comfort and long-term soundness.

Joint and mobility supplements may help support musculoskeletal health, reduce inflammation, and improve overall comfort in some animals. Depending on your pet’s condition, we may recommend supplements designed to support: 

• Joint health.
• Cartilage support. 
• Soft tissue recovery. 
• Inflammation management. 
• Overall mobility and performance. 

Our veterinary team can help guide you toward evidence-based products that are appropriate for your animal’s needs. 

Prescription medications can play an important role in managing both acute and chronic pain. Depending on the condition being treated, medications may help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and increase overall comfort and quality of life. 

Our veterinarians carefully select medications based on your animal’s condition, medical history, and long-term treatment goals while monitoring for safety and effectiveness throughout care. 

Important: Never give your pet human pain medications without veterinary guidance—many are toxic to animals. We have safe, animal-specific options available.

Veterinary acupuncture is commonly used as part of a multimodal pain management plan for  horses and farm animals experiencing musculoskeletal pain, neurologic conditions,  inflammation, or chronic discomfort.  

This therapy involves the placement of fine sterile needles at specific points on the body to  stimulate circulation, nerve pathways, and the body’s natural pain-relieving responses.  Acupuncture may be used to support:

• Arthritis and joint pain  
• Neck and back discomfort  
• Neurologic conditions  
• Muscle soreness and tension  
• Post-surgical recovery  
• Chronic inflammation  
• Rehabilitation programs

Many animals tolerate acupuncture well and appear relaxed during treatment sessions.  Acupuncture is often used alongside other therapies to support comfort, mobility, and recovery. 

What are the Benefits of Acupuncture?

The benefits of acupuncture include:  

• No drugs or harsh side effects.  
• Can compliment other treatments or medications.  
• Suitable for both chronic and acute conditions.  
• Enhances overall wellness and balance.

We tailor every acupuncture session to your animal’s individual needs and comfort level,  with careful monitoring throughout.

Veterinary chiropractic care focuses on evaluating and improving joint mobility and  musculoskeletal alignment, particularly within the spine and pelvis. Restrictions in movement  can contribute to discomfort, reduced performance, stiffness, and compensatory movement  patterns.  

Chiropractic treatment may be beneficial for animals experiencing:

• Neck or back pain.  
• Stiffness or reduced flexibility.  
• Performance changes.  
• Gait abnormalities.  
• Musculoskeletal imbalance.  
• Recovery from strain or injury.

Our veterinary team evaluates each animal individually to determine whether chiropractic care  may be an appropriate component of their treatment plan.  

Joint injections may be recommended for animals experiencing joint inflammation, arthritis,  reduced mobility, or performance-related discomfort. These treatments are designed to help  reduce inflammation within affected joints while improving comfort and range of motion.  

Depending on the condition being treated, joint injections may include medications or  regenerative therapies tailored to your animal’s needs. Our veterinarians use diagnostic  evaluation and lameness assessment to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.

Lameness can result from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions involving joints, tendons,  ligaments, muscles, hooves, or the spine. Successful treatment often requires a combination of  diagnostics, rehabilitation, medical management, and ongoing monitoring.

Our lameness therapies may include:  

• Diagnostic imaging.  
• Rehabilitation recommendations.  
• Joint therapies. 
• Regenerative medicine.  
• Therapeutic exercise planning.  
• Pain management support.  
• Performance and recovery monitoring.

Treatment plans are developed based on your animal’s diagnosis, workload, activity level, and  long-term soundness goals.

Laser therapy is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment for animals that uses light energy to reduce pain and inflammation and accelerate healing. It’s a great option for pets suffering from arthritis, injuries, surgical wounds, or chronic conditions.

How Does Laser Therapy Work?

Using a handheld device, our trained veterinary team applies gentle, non-invasive pain relief through therapeutic laser light directed at the affected area. The light penetrates deep into tissues, stimulating cellular regeneration and improving blood circulation, helping your pet feel better faster.

What are the Benefits of Laser Therapy? 

The benefits of laser therapy are:

• Reduced inflammation and swelling. 
• Pain relief without medication. 
• Faster healing after surgery or injury. 
• Improved mobility and range of motion. 
• No sedation or downtime needed. 

Many animals enjoy their sessions—some even relax or fall asleep! Treatments are quick (usually under 10 minutes), and we often recommend a series of sessions for the best results. Laser therapy can be used on its own or in combination with other pain management treatments. 

Pro-Stride is a regenerative medicine therapy that uses components from the animal’s own  blood to help reduce inflammation and support joint health. This treatment is commonly used in  horses experiencing joint pain, inflammation, or performance-related lameness. 

Pro-Stride combines platelet-rich plasma and anti-inflammatory proteins into a single therapy  designed to support healing while helping improve comfort and mobility. Our veterinary team  can determine whether regenerative therapies such as Pro-Stride may be appropriate based on  your animal’s condition and treatment goals.

Platelet-rich plasma, commonly referred to as PRP therapy, uses concentrated platelets derived  from the animal’s own blood to support healing in injured tissues. PRP contains growth factors  that may help improve tissue repair and reduce inflammation.  

PRP therapy is often used in horses for:

• Tendon injuries.  
• Ligament injuries.  
• Joint inflammation.  
• Soft tissue healing.  
• Rehabilitation support.

Treatment recommendations are based on diagnostic findings, injury severity, and the individual  needs of the animal.  

Shockwave therapy uses acoustic energy waves to stimulate healing, improve circulation, and  reduce pain in targeted tissues. This therapy is commonly used in horses as part of  rehabilitation and lameness management programs.  

Shockwave therapy may be recommended for:

• Tendon and ligament injuries.  
• Back pain.  
• Joint discomfort.  
• Soft tissue injuries.  
• Chronic inflammation.  
• Areas of delayed healing.

Our veterinary team evaluates each case carefully to determine whether shockwave therapy  may be beneficial as part of a broader treatment plan.