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  DonMarie and Picco March 5, 2023 at 2:35pm

  Has anyone have any experience with laser therapy home devices for arthritis? I'm just now looking into it. The closest vet that does it near me is 50 miles away.
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    Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle > DonMarie and Picco March 5, 2023 at 3:03pm

    In order for the laser therapy to be effective, the machine needs to meet certain specifications. Otherwise, you can do more harm than good, or at the least, waste your money. I had looked into the many various types of cold laser treatment machines several years ago, and there is a huge range, even among the professional grade machines that are used in vet offices. You really need to research this carefully.
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    DonMarie and Picco > Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle March 5, 2023 at 4:13pm

    That's what I was afraid of. I didn't want to do too much research if someone already has and give some recommendations. So did you find anything worthwhile or is too frustrating? I just wish some local vet had the service to at least try it out.
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    Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle > DonMarie and Picco March 5, 2023 at 4:33pm

    

    In my case, Jack had been getting cold laser treatments at a canine rehab facility which was part of a huge specialty practice for years, and they suddenly raised the prices by a huge percentage, plus started requiring a monthly consultation with yet another vet specialist besides the one he had been seeing all those years, and it was more than I could manage. My regular vet offered laser treatments for much less, but I was worried that the much smaller, less fancy equipment in my vet's office wasn't going to provide the same benefits. So I tried researching. I can't really remember much of what I read other than there was a huge range of options and things to consider, and huge price variations. But it was never going to be something I would do myself. The costs alone, even for the smaller, less powerful equipment, were very high, I would have had to rent it. And I am just not a do-it-yourself person, lol. I think it worked out okay.
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    DonMarie and Picco > Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle March 6, 2023 at 8:35am

    Now that I did some initial research, I see what you mean. It looks like anything under $2000 most likely isn't up to standards so the ones on Amazon for $150 look a bit suspect!
    That's frustrating what happened for you. They don't care about losing clients?? The closet clinic to me charges $20 and add $20 for gas at 2X a week (plus 2hrs driving each visit...ack!), which is still lower than investing in a device. My head hurts already!
    Thanks for you advice, I've always respected your research. You are the main attraction on Doodlekisses!
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  Dina Johnson September 14, 2021 at 4:17pm

  Hi I’m new to this sight. My Golden doodle of 5 years experienced a seizure on September 3rd. Followed by very low platelets. Is there anyone out there that has experience this with their doodle.
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    Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle > Dina Johnson September 14, 2021 at 4:39pm

    Yes, we have a group for owners with doodles with seizure disorders. Here's the link: https://doodlekisses.com/group/seizures

    

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  Dina Johnson September 14, 2021 at 4:14pm

  I’m so sorry for your loss. Just know your not alone. Lost for words sending lots of love.
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  Carolyn & Barkley the Bear November 5, 2020 at 7:01pm

  I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sure we all feel some of your pain as we know the love we feel for our doodles. May your happier memories bring you comfort soon.
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    Judy and Scrabbledoodle > Carolyn & Barkley the Bear November 6, 2020 at 6:58am

    Thank you so much.