VetMedix Case Sharing丨High-power Veterinary Laser Treatment of Localized Skin Swelling and Hair Removal Due to 441

Introduction

With the advancement of medicine, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is no longer an incurable disease, but the current limited options for FIP still prefer 441 injections or oral administration. Injection treatment is generally recommended for initial diagnosis, but many 441s on the market are still oily, which are relatively difficult to absorb at the injection site and can easily cause local inflammatory reactions, leading to swelling and ulceration of the skin. At this point, laser therapy stands out as an innovative non-invasive treatment: It can not only effectively relieve pain and inflammation, but also promote drug absorption and blood circulation, avoiding skin swelling and hair loss caused by 441. This case demonstrates the use of VetMedix veterinary laser to avoid skin breakdown caused by injection reaction.

01 Case Presentation

Name: Yuanyuan

Weight: 1.25kg

Breed: Ragdoll

Age: 3 months old

Gender: Female

Acute or chronic: Chronic stage

Past medical history: Poor absorption at the site of FIP drug injection

Main complaint: Localized swelling and hair loss due to drug injection purchased by the pet owner

02 Diagnosis

Localized Swelling and Hair Removal

03 VetMedix High Power Laser Treatment Program

Treatment Date: 2024.6.5 - 2024.6.13

Treatment Course: Once a day, 10 minutes each time

Treatment Program: Acute - skin - light colored - 1-7kg

Medication: Oral 441, hepatoprotectant, draw out the contents of the hematoma

Manipulation of the Affected Area: Use small area non-contact head to irradiate the right scapula in circles.

04 Treatment Results

The skin is not ulcerative, the recovery is good, and the mental state is steadily improving.

05 Case Summaries

Short-term Recovery: Due to improper injection and drug absorption disorder, the cat developed multiple cysts on its body. Fluid was aspirated from the severe cysts. Then a large area was treated with VetMedix Veterinary Laser, and there was no further deterioration of the skin cysts and the cat recovered well.

Long-term Follow-up: There was no abnormality in the new hair growing in the irradiated area, and there was no discoloration.

Conclusion

This case fully demonstrates the innovative application of high-energy laser in the field of pet medical treatment and its remarkable efficacy. For a Ragdoll cat that suffered local swelling and hair loss caused by 441 drug treatment, VetMedix veterinary high-energy laser rehabilitation treatment not only effectively relieved the pain and inflammation of the affected pet, but also accelerated the natural healing process of the wound by promoting blood circulation.

Compared with traditional treatment methods, high-energy laser has the advantages of being non-invasive, fast and effective, and reducing drug dependence, which shortens the recovery time of sick pets and improves the treatment effect. This successful case not only provides a new treatment option for pet medical treatment, but also further proves the great potential of laser therapy in relieving the side effects of drugs and promoting the recovery of pets. In the future, with the continuous progress of technology and the deepening of clinical applications, high-energy lasers are expected to play an even more extensive and important role in the field of pet medical treatment.

06 Resident Physician

Wang Xiexie

President of Chonghe Pet Hospital

Physician Introduction:

A nationally licensed veterinarian with over 10 years of experience in small animal diagnosis and treatment, specializing in soft tissue surgery, feline, oncology and so on. In her pet diagnosis and treatment career, she has always adhered to the professional requirement of animal welfare as the first factor.

Hospital Introduction:

Chonghe Pet Hospital was founded in Xiamen in 2018, and currently has 14 branches in Xiamen and Quanzhou. It mainly operates pet medical and health services. The team insists on superb medical technology as the basis and five-star service as the supplement. It won the National Gold Medal Pet Hospital and Cat-Friendly Gold Certified Hospital in 2022. Specialties such as neurosurgery, orthopedics, imaging, and feline medicine are at the forefront of high-quality development in the country.