Teddy, a Rabbit with Pododermatitis

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

 
 

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