Case Study: Laser Therapy Siamese Cat Recovers From Lip Ulceration

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Case Study: Laser Therapy Siamese Cat Recovers From Lip Ulceration

August 20 2024
Companion

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Case courtesy of: Dr. Huseman, Bluffton Animal Clinic, Bluffton, IN

Signalment: Feline, 1yo, FS, Siamese

History: Patient visited a spay/neuter clinic and came home after procedure sneezing, rapidly progressed to lethargy, inappetence, ulceration of nose and lips. Patient was uncomfortable and only able to lay sternly at rest.

Diagnostics and Exam Findings: Due to owner financial constraints, initial diagnostics were limited. Upper respiratory infection (likely viral) was main rule-out as cause of symptoms.

Laser Treatment Details: 360 total joules administered at 3-4W to entire area of nose, sinuses, mouth, and gums in off-contact manner.

Frequency of Treatment: Daily for three consecutive days.

Other Treatments: Subcutaneous fluid therapy; antibiotics (Excenel®); supportive care (cleaning/wiping face and nose); tube feeding until patient started eating on her own.

Comments: Two hours after the first laser treatment, nasal discharge stopped and dried up, the patient was breathing noticeably easier, and was even taking a nap in lateral recumbency. By day two, the patient was active, vocalizing, and eating.