Otitis Externa on Feline Nigel Treated with Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Otitis Externa on Feline Nigel Treated with Laser Therapy

  • August 7 2026
  • Companion
Otitis Externa on Feline Nigel Treated with Laser Therapy
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Author(s): Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital, Eldersburg, MD

 

Otitis on 4-year-old DSH before laser therapy
Otitis on 4-year-old feline "Nigel" at presentation
Otitis on 4-year-old cat 3 weeks after laser therapy treatment
Otitis on 4-year-old cat 3 weeks after laser therapy treatment

 

Signalment 
Feline, 4 yrs, MN, DSH

 

History 
Pet owner reported the patient was scratching ears excessively and shaking head, ongoing for 2-3 months. Due to first veterinary visit, no other history was known.

 

Exam Findings 
Bilateral erythematous and pruritic ears; cytology indicated bacterial and yeast otitis.

 

Laser Treatment Details 
Otitis protocol (3-6 J/cm2 total in a non-contact manner to the external ear and pinna, and in a contact manner to the deeper components of the ear) was utilized as a single treatment prior to sending home with topical medications.

 

Other Treatments 
Triz/enrofloxacin/dexamethasone otic topical flush.


Comments 
At the three week recheck, ears were significantly less swollen and erythematous; Dr. Erika Watkins commented, “That looks much better” on recheck.