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Low-intensity laser light-induced closure of a chronic wound in a dog
M D Lucroy1, B F Edwards, B R Madewell
1Center for Companion Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Objective:
To describe the application of low-intensity laser light for treatment of a chronic, full-thickness skin wound in a dog.
Study Design:
Case report.
Animals:
An 8-year old, castrated Whippet.
Methods:
The wound was irradiated on the awake patient with 630 nM wavelength, nonthermal red light once daily for 4 consecutive days. Changes in wound surface area were measured by computer analysis of digital images of the wound.
Results:
The wound diminished in size during the course of laser treatments and was completely healed by day 21. No post-treatment complications occurred.
Conclusions:
Low-intensity laser light may be useful for treatment of chronic skin wounds in dogs.