Low-intensity laser light-induced closure of a chronic wound in a dog.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the application of low-intensity laser light for treatment of a chronic, full-thickness skin wound in a dog.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
An 8-year old, castrated Whippet.


METHODS
The wound was irradiated on the awake patient with 630 nM wavelength, nonthermal red light once daily for 4 consecutive days. Changes in wound surface area were measured by computer analysis of digital images of the wound.


RESULTS
The wound diminished in size during the course of laser treatments and was completely healed by day 21. No post-treatment complications occurred.


CONCLUSIONS
Low-intensity laser light may be useful for treatment of chronic skin wounds in dogs.
Lucroy
M D
MD
Center for Companion Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Edwards
B F
BF
Madewell
B R
BR
D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014945:Wound Healing