A Purrfect Solution: How Laser Therapy Fixed a Painful Feline Condition
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This case study is about Diesel, a 10-year-old European cat with a chronic case of gingivostomatitis, a painful inflammation of the gums and mouth. The condition was so severe that the cat had trouble eating wet food and was drooling. Despite previous treatments, the gingivostomatitis had not responded to medication. The veterinarians decided to treat the cat with MLS Laser Therapy. The treatment was administered frequently at first and then gradually tapered off. Within just the first week of treatment, Diesel’s pain was significantly reduced, and the inflammation began to improve. The case study demonstrates the effectiveness of laser therapy as a treatment for this painful and persistent condition in cats.
Species: Cat | Breed: Domestic | Gender: Male | Age: 10 | Name: Diesel
Clinical Case
This clinical case study focuses on Diesel, a 10-year-old European cat suffering from chronic gingivostomatitis. The cat’s condition was severe, causing symptoms like drooling and difficulty eating. Prior to this case, Diesel had not responded to conventional drug treatments. The cat was also found to be positive for leishmaniasis, which was being managed with allopurinol.
To treat the gingivostomatitis, the veterinarians first administered NSAIDs for five days. The core of the treatment, however, was MLS Laser Therapy, which was applied using a specific program for gingivitis-stomatitis. The therapy followed a structured schedule, beginning with three sessions per week for the first week, then reducing to two sessions a week for the next two weeks, and finally to one session a week for three more weeks. This protocol led to a rapid and positive outcome, with Diesel showing a significant reduction in pain and inflammation after just the first week of treatment. The case study, authored by Dr. Annalisa Previti, concludes by suggesting a maintenance therapy to ensure the long-term health of the cat.
Clinical Examination
– Severe oral inflammation with drooling
– Difficulty eating due to pain
– Chronic gingivostomatitis confirmed
– Leishmaniasis positive (treated separately with allopurinol)
Physical medicine and rehabilitation protocol
– Initial treatment included NSAIDs for five days to provide immediate relief
– Primary therapy: MLS® Laser Therapy using gingivitis-stomatitis program
– Structured six-week program with follow-up maintenance recommended
Results
– Significant pain reduction within first week
– Progressive reduction of inflammation during therapy
– Full resolution of clinical signs after 6 weeks
– Maintenance therapy recommended to prevent recurrence
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