Dog Bite Wound on Dachshund Treated with Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Dog Bite Wound on Dachshund Treated with Laser Therapy

  • September 29 2023
  • Case Studies
Dog Bite Wound on Dachshund Treated with Laser Therapy
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Author(s): "Marshall Animal Care Center, Marshall, MI"

Signalment:  8 year old, F/S Dachshund

Presentation:  Attacked by large dog; presented to second veterinarian 6 days post-attack after large amount of skin sloughed

Approximate Size of Area Treated (in cm2):  387 cm2

Total Energy Delivered (= Power x Time):  Treated with 1740 J total (4.5 J/cm2) each session

Frequency of Treatment:  Treated every-other-day.

Other Treatments:  Treated every-other-day.  Dilute Nolvasan used to soak rolled gauze covered with Vet Flex EZ Tear cohesive bandage between laser sessions.  No further surgical debridement and/or skin grafting was needed/performed.

Large bite wound on 8-year-old dachshund treatment progress photos with laser therapy