Progressive Non-Painful Paresis, Labrador Retriever

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Progressive Non-Painful Paresis, Labrador Retriever

  • September 29 2023
  • Case Studies

Author(s): "Jerri Smith, DVM"

 

Signalment:  14 year old, intact male, Chocolate Lab, “Rowdy”

History:  Progressive non-painful rear limb paresis suggestive of DM, non-responsive to NSAID’s or steroids, fecal and urinary incontinence

Laser Treatment:  Laser therapy at 30J/cm2 administered weekly over thoracic and lumbar spine, video progress recorded at monthly intervals.

Other Treatments:  None (patient was not on any other medications after laser therapy was initiated).