Keyword: photobiomodulation, interdigital dermatitis, laser therapy, canine, irish setter
Author(s): Ashton Thompson, DVM, CCRP, cVMA
Signalment
Canine, 1yo M, Irish Setter
History
Kennedy presented with interdigital dermatitis between P3/P4 bilaterally. The areas were clipped
free of hair, rinsed with saline, and then treated with laser therapy. Immediately after the first treatment, there was a significant decrease in inflammation and drying of the lesion.
Laser Treatment
The pyotraumatic dermatitis protocol was used to deliver a fluence of 4.5J/cm² at 2W. The large, off-contact treatment head was used.
Frequency of Laser Treatment
Three treatments were delivered over the course of one week until the lesions resolved.
Other Treatments
No other treatments or medications were used.
Comments
The owner was pleased that antibiotics were not needed and that Kennedy only required an
e-collar for a few days due to the rapid decrease in pain and inflammation.