Signalment
Feline, 2 y/o, MN, domestic shorthair, named "Quartz"
History
"Quartz" was surrendered to a local animal shelter and transferred to HART with no previous medical history.
Diagnostics and Exam Findings
On exam, the patient was found to have dermatitis and a URI.
Laser Treatment Details
The Pyotraumatic Dermatitis protocol was used to provide 4.5 J/cm˜ off contact using the Large Non Contact Treatment Head.
Frequency of Treatment
Every three days for three treatments.
Other Treatments
A hydrolyzed diet, azithromycin, and gentamicin topical spray were started along with laser treatments and a single bath with Equishield CKHC shampoo. Convenia, Depo-medrol, gabapentin, Atopivet, and Miconahex+Triz mousse had been administered previously.
Outcome
Skipper: "His skin is clear with hair regrowing, and he was adopted into his forever home”.
Case Overview
Quartz, a 2‑year‑old neutered male domestic shorthair cat, was surrendered to a shelter and transferred to HART with no known medical history. On examination, he was diagnosed with dermatitis and an upper respiratory infection. He was treated with laser therapy using the Pyotraumatic Dermatitis protocol (4.5 J/cm² off-contact with a large non-contact treatment head) every three days for three sessions, alongside a hydrolyzed diet, azithromycin, gentamicin topical spray, a single Equishield CKHC bath, and previously administered medications, including Convenia, Depo-Medrol, gabapentin, Atopivet, and Miconahex+Triz mousse. His skin cleared, hair began regrowing, and he was ultimately adopted into a permanent home.