Author(s): Dr. Ciji Sabo, Crawford Road Animal Hospital, Phenix City, AL
Signalment: Canine, 8 years, female, German Shorthair Pointer, “Sadie”
History: The patient initially presented for treatment of an abscess on the ventral neck. Three days later, the abscess ruptured, leaving a large open wound.
Diagnostics and Exam Findings: Necrotic, sloughing tissue consistent with a snake bite.
Laser Treatment: Off-contact treatment delivery was utilized following the preset “Deep Wound” protocol (7J/cm2), LARGE non-contact treatment head.
Frequency of Treatment: A total of 14 treatments over 30 days (~every 2-3 days).
Other Treatments: Enrofloxacin and wound dressings, bandage changes.
Comments: As soon as photobiomodulation therapy was initiated, the wound started to decrease in size and show a healthy granulation bed. Within three weeks, the wound had continued to heal nicely and bandaging was discontinued. Resolution was attained within one month from presentation.
Presentation
After Laser Treatments 1-4
After 10 treatments
After 14 treatments