Objective-To describe the application of low-intensity laser light for trea
tment of a chronic, full-thickness skin wound in a dog.
Study Design-Case report.
Animals-An 8-year old, castrated Whippet.
Methods-The wound was irradiated on the awake patient with 630 nM wavelengt
h, nonthermal red light once daily for 4 consecutive days. Changes in wound
surface area were measured by computer analysis of digital images of the w
ound.
Results-The wound diminished in size during the course of laser treatments
and was completely healed by day 21. No post-treatment complications occurr
ed.
Conclusions-Low-intensity laser light may be useful for treatment of chroni
c skin wounds in dogs. (C)Copyright 1999 by The American College of Veterin
ary Surgeons.