Chronic Disease & Pain Management for Pets

Compassionate, long-term care for pets living with chronic illness, arthritis, pain, or age-related conditions. Our team offers personalized treatment plans to keep your pet comfortable, supported, and thriving at home.

Comprehensive Pain Management & Chronic Disease Care for Tucson Pets

Not every medical condition can be resolved with a single treatment or a short course of medication. Many pets live with long-term illnesses or ongoing pain that require consistent monitoring, adjustments in care, and a proactive veterinary team. These conditions are known as chronic diseases, and they are some of the most common health challenges seen in dogs and cats.

Common chronic diseases we manage include:

Arthritis and degenerative joint disease
Chronic kidney disease
Liver disorders (including hepatitis)
Skin allergies and atopy
Diabetes mellitus
Cushing’s disease & Addison’s disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Hyperthyroidism in cats
Hypothyroidism in dogs

For pets with chronic illness or ongoing pain, consistent and personalized veterinary care is essential. Our Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care team works closely with pet parents to create long-term treatment plans that support comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Ongoing Monitoring for Long-Term Pet Health

Chronic diseases often change over time, which means a pet’s needs may evolve. We may recommend:

Our veterinarians will walk you through what to expect long-term—including whether a condition is stable, progressive, or likely to fluctuate. We focus on reducing medication side effects, supporting mobility, managing symptoms, and helping your pet enjoy the best possible life.

Integrated Pain Management for Dogs & Cats

Pain—whether from arthritis, injury, surgery, or chronic illness—can greatly affect your pet’s daily comfort. Desert Paws offers a multimodal approach to pet pain management, combining:

Our goal is simple: reduce pain, restore comfort, and improve quality of life while keeping your pet safe at every stage of treatment.

What Is Laser Therapy? (Companion Laser Therapy)

Laser therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation. It is a highly effective tool for pets with chronic pain, injuries, or post-surgical discomfort.

Laser therapy can support healing for conditions such as:

Arthritis and joint inflammation
Wounds, injuries, and hotspots
Neurologic issues
Lick granulomas
Dermatologic conditions
Gum disease and oral inflammation
Infections and swelling

Pets typically experience a warm, soothing sensation during treatment and often show immediate improvements in comfort.

Helping Pets Live Comfortably With Chronic Disease

While chronic diseases cannot always be cured, they can be successfully managed with attentive veterinary oversight and individualized care. Many pets live long, happy, fulfilling lives with the right treatment plan.

At Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care, our mission is to help your pet remain as comfortable, active, and pain-free as possible—no matter their diagnosis.

To schedule a chronic disease or pain management consultation, contact our team today.