Author(s): Valley Veterinary Hospital, Pennsylvania
Signalment
4yo Budgerigar
History
Attacked by housecat.
Diagnostics and Exam Findings
Presented with degloving wound on right leg.
Laser Treatment Details
1W for total dosage of 62 joules over an 8cm2 area (7J/cm2)
Frequency of Treatment
Twice weekly for two weeks, then once weekly for two weeks (six total treatments)
Other Treatments
Bandaging (after laser), oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatories
Comments
"The patient held still during his laser therapy sessions (remarkable for this feisty budgie) and every visit his wound was signficantly improved. Throughout the whole process he was comfortable and never bothered with his leg or bandage." -Dr. Ehrlich
Presentation
Day 10 (after three laser treatments)
Day 30 (after six laser therapy treatments)
