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. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: 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.