MLS® Laser Therapy Case Study
Teddy, a Rabbit with Pododermatitis
Species: Rabbit
Breed: Lop
Gender: Male
Age: 3 years old

Clinical Case
- Brought to the clinic for pododermatitis;
- Previous topical treatments with local disinfection and parenteral treatment with enrofloxacin and meloxicam without any improvement of clinical signs;
- Concurrent fungal diseases excluded.
Clinical Examination
- Redness and scabbed lesions on the soles of the lower limbs
- Diagnosis: pododermatitis
Therapy
- MLS Laser Therapy with M-VET device as monotherapy
- MLS Laser Therapy: “acute inflammation” point-to-point programs for the first 5 treatments; “pododermatitis” point-to-point for three treatments; “alopecia” point-to-point for the last two sessions.
- Treatment frequency: three times a week for two weeks then twice a week for two weeks.
Results
- Progressive improvement of symptoms;
- Recovery of all clinical signs in four weeks.
By Dr Annalisa Previti, Veterinary Clinic Dr Annalisa Previti, Villafranca Tirrena (Messina) – Italy