Can Red Light Therapy Help Dogs Heal? | Healing With Light ft. Jackie Jolie (Animasol)

Can red and near-infrared light therapy help dogs heal? In this episode of Short Leash, Dr. Sue Howell and Kay Stewart sit down with Jackie Jolie of AnimaSOL to explore photobiomodulation (PBM), current veterinary research, and what dog owners should know about light-based therapies.The episode begins with a review of three recent articles highlighting the growing interest in non-invasive therapies that support the body's natural healing processes. The conversation then explores how red and near-infrared light are being used alongside conventional veterinary care, what photobiomodulation is, and why interest in this technology continues to grow among veterinarians, rehabilitation professionals, and dog owners.In this episode, we discuss:• What photobiomodulation (PBM) is and how it differs from traditional laser therapy• Current evidence for red and near-infrared light in veterinary medicine• Supporting recovery from arthritis, soft tissue injuries, wound healing, and chronic inflammation• Why mitochondrial health and cellular energy are central to the discussion• How light therapy may complement, rather than replace…conventional veterinary care• The importance of nutrition, movement, circulation, and inflammation in the healing process• Practical considerations for dog owners interested in light-based therapiesArticles DiscussedHealing With Light: Why Laser Therapy Is Gaining Momentumhttps://animalwellnessmagazine.com/healing-with-light-laser-therapy-for-dogs-and-cats/Healing Beyond the Prescription Pad: Integrative Approaches for Chronic Wound Managementhttps://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/13/5/418Beyond Medications: Natural Tools for Managing Chronic Inflammationhttps://ivcjournal.com/natural-approaches-to-chronic-inflammation-in-dogs-and-cats/Learn more about Jackie Jolie and AnimaSOL:https://www.animasol.life/Subscribe to Short Leash for evidence-informed conversations that cut through the noise surrounding canine health, nutrition, longevity, and integrative veterinary medicine.#DogHealth #RedLightTherapy #Photobiomodulation #CanineHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #DogWellness #IntegrativeVeterinaryMedicine #DogPodcast #PetHealth #Healing