Dogs & cats · Injuries & surgery
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy applies high-energy sound waves to selected tissues.
Shockwave therapy applies high-energy sound waves to selected tissues. Potential benefits, contraindications and adverse effects should be assessed for the individual patient.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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