Case and Photos courtesy of Dr. Eric Gutierrez, GOPET Hospital, Miami, Florida
Signalment
Canine, 8 years old, female/spayed, American Bulldog, “Dutchess”.
History
The patient presented after emergency care with an infected dog bite wound, where the recommendation for amputation had been made.
Diagnostics and Exam Findings
The open wound involved the distal tibia and tarsus, with bone exposure.
Laser Treatment
The preset “deep wound” protocol was used to deliver a fluence of 7J/cm² over the affected area with the large off-contact treatment head.
Frequency of Treatment
A total of five treatments were delivered over one month approximately once every
5-9 days.
Other Treatments
Standard of care including clindamycin, ciprofloxacin, carprofen, GenOne spray and SSD ointment.
Comments
With only five treatments, the wound showed active healing and decreased in surface area from about
6”X2” to 3”X1”.
Presentation
One week into treatment
Two weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy
Three weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy
Dog with degloving necrotic wound four weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy
Resolution: Five weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy