Quality of Life

We hold quality of life near and dear to our hearts. At Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness center we continue to invest and learn in all areas of possibility in pain control. Dr. Lori Stephens is going through unique pain management training and holds a special interest in senior or arthritic pets. We have many options available and encourage you to schedule an Orthopedic Pain Consult to go over your pet's current problems areas and discuss the best plan for your pet. Treatment plans may include:
  • Stance Analyzer
  • Diet Management 
  • Laser Therapy 
  • Medicinal Pain Control 
  • Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy 

Stance Analyzer 

Our Stance Plate Analyzer is a great first step in any orthopedic consult and general adult wellness visit! Your pet simply stands on stance plate while it takes several readings over the course of a minute. The results determine if your pet is favoring any limbs or areas of the body. If your pet is continuously leaning to their right side, it is a good indication that your pet is feeling some pain on the left side. This is helpful data when diagnosing or zoning in on a problem area. This is also helpful data in a completely sound pet to build a baseline over time. This way, as your pet begins to age, we can catch pain or arthritis very early on - before your pet even begins to show you signs!

Non Heater Laser Therapy

Laser therapy has a host of benefits - without any of the side affects of ongoing medications! ​At Friendship Pet Hospital, we stay current with the latest medical advancements to be able to care for your pet the way they deserve. Laser therapy can improve healing times in various injuries and can provide relief from arthritis in older pets. 
We will be working to build comfort packages for our painful patients and offering laser therapy for many post surgical and injury cases.
Laser Therapy is:
- Safe
- Reduces Pain
- Reduces Inflammation
- Accelerates Recovery

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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy 

Regenerative medicine can provide cost-effective, proven, long-lasting healing and pain relief utilizing your pet’s own cells! Regenerative medicine provides a drug-free, minimally invasive solution to acute and chronic orthopedic and soft tissue injuries, treating your pet from the inside out.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is:
- Safe
- Effective
- Can keep pain away for 6 months
- All natural - uses the body's own healing properties 

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