VetMedix Case Sharing丨Application Case of Laser Therapy in Treating Aural Hematoma

Introduction
Aural hematoma is a common ear condition in pets, typically manifested as redness and swelling of the ear canal mucosa. When touched, the pet will dodge and yelp due to pain, accompanied by frequent scratching of the pinna with paws and vigorous head shaking. Some pets may also experience hearing loss, and in severe cases, scratching can lead to skin breakage and exudation on the pinna.
High-energy laser therapy is currently an advanced treatment method for aural hematoma in the field of veterinary otology. It is safe, non-invasive, has significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, and no drug side effects. In recent years, it has been widely used in the treatment of pet aural hematoma. By precisely irradiating the congested area of the ear canal with a specific wavelength of high-energy laser, it can penetrate the superficial layer of the ear canal mucosa, rapidly inhibit the activity of inflammatory factors, and reduce the hematoma. It also improves local microcirculation in the ear canal, delivers nutrients to the damaged mucosa, simultaneously alleviates pain and itching, reduces secondary damage caused by pet scratching, accelerates the repair of the ear canal mucosa, and significantly shortens the treatment cycle.
This case sharing fully documents the process of using the VetMedix veterinary laser device to treat a pet’s aural hematoma, providing an intuitive understanding of laser therapy can dispel discomfort for pets suffering from ear congestion and revitalize their ear health.

01 Case Presentation

Name: Gino
Breed: Golden Retriever
Gender: Male
Age: 11 months
Weight: 31kg
Past Medical History: None
Chief Complaint: Redness and swelling of the right ear, painful upon touch

02 Diagnosis Result

Diagnosis – Aural Hematoma

03 VetMedix High-Energy Laser Treatment Plan

Treatment Date: 2025.7.5-2025.7.8
Treatment Course: Laser physiotherapy once daily
Treatment Mode: Protocol mode, Canine – Acute – Skin – Dark
Treatment Protocol: Serous fluid aspiration + local Triamcinolone Acetonide injection + High-energy laser
Technique for Affected Area: Using the standard treatment head, irradiate the affected area by moving back and forth in a circular motion around it.

Undergoing VetMedix High-Energy Laser Treatment

04 Treatment Results

After Using VetMedix High-Energy Laser Treatment

05 Case Summary

Short-term Recovery:
After the veterinary team at A Fu Animal Hospital performed VetMedix high-energy laser physiotherapy on the affected pet, the pet’s ear discomfort symptoms improved. The redness and swelling of the ear canal mucosa significantly subsided, with no exudation; the pet no longer dodged or yelped when the ear was touched; mental state improved significantly, and appetite returned to pre-illness levels.

Long-term Follow-up:
The pet underwent a comprehensive re-examination at the hospital after discharge. Ear examination showed the ear canal mucosa had completely returned to normal, with no redness or swelling, and no signs of inflammation recurrence. Overall health status was good, with no abnormal reactions, and daily routine returned to normal.

Conclusion
This case strongly demonstrates the significant effect of VetMedix small animal high-energy laser rehabilitation therapy in treating aural hematoma. High-energy laser utilizes photobiomodulation (PBM) to perform non-invasive treatment on small animals. By improving local blood circulation in the pinna, promoting the absorption of accumulated blood within the hematoma, and reducing the inflammatory response caused by blood vessel rupture, it simultaneously alleviates pain, reduces secondary damage from pet scratching, significantly shortens the recovery period for aural hematoma, and provides a safer, more comfortable treatment option for pets suffering from aural hematoma.

06 Attending Physician

Huang Mengqiang
Doctor at A Fu Animal Hospital
Licensed Veterinarian

Physician Introduction:
Graduated in 2019 from Jiangsu Agriculture and Forestry University with a major in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, and began working in small animal clinical diagnosis and treatment in June of the same year. Has worked for many years in a large animal hospital in Hangzhou. Has participated in systematic training courses in dog and cat soft tissue surgery, dog and cat ultrasound, ophthalmology, etc.
Specialties: Cat-friendly practice, dog and cat soft tissue surgery, dog and cat abdominal ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound, diagnosis and treatment of dog and cat internal medicine diseases, dermatology, ophthalmology.

Hospital Introduction:
A Fu Animal Hospital in Tianshan District, Urumqi City, was established in 2018. It was founded by a team that pursues technical excellence and animal welfare. It is a diversified, comprehensive 24-hour animal hospital primarily focused on pet medical care, possessing advanced small animal diagnosis and treatment technology and equipment, a professional team of doctors, high-quality animal medical services, and a good reputation among clients. The hospital has a spacious and bright environment and advanced medical equipment. The hospital is specially equipped with front desk registration, waiting area, preventive medicine consultation room, internal medicine consultation room, ophthalmology consultation room, orthopedics consultation room, dental consultation room, intensive care unit, isolation room, central treatment area, pharmacy, laboratory, CT room, DR room, operating room, inpatient area, and infusion area. To provide precise services, it is equipped with million-level specialized small animal instruments and equipment: Sinowide 32-layer specialized small animal CT, Esaote Doppler color ultrasound, laparoscope, ultrasonic energy platform, anesthesia workstation, DR, Ani Laboratory shape composition analyzer, Mindray five-classification hematology analyzer, Gushi dental workstation, IDEXX biochemistry and other high-end equipment. Simultaneously, electronic medical records are established for visiting animals, implementing data information management. The scope of business can comprehensively carry out the diagnosis and treatment of routine small animal internal and external medicine and difficult miscellaneous diseases, among which dog and cat orthopedics, ophthalmology, dentistry, cardiology, dog and cat thoracoabdominal and urogenital system diseases, feline diseases, geriatric metabolic diseases, dermatology, anesthesia, and laboratory diagnosis are our characteristic departments, having gained recognition from peers in the industry and referrals for related cases.

The medical team staff are all graduates of domestic regular colleges with majors related to animal medicine. The practicing physicians all hold nationally applicable Licensed Veterinarian qualification certificates issued by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Veterinary Vocational Skill Assessment department and have many years of experience in small animal clinical diagnosis and treatment, with comprehensive skills and experience.
To better serve pet owners, the hospital also has pet grooming and beauty areas and a self-selection area for supplies, providing professional pet bathing, grooming, styling and trimming, scientific feeding advice, and a rich selection of high-quality pet supplies. Our slogan: When your beloved companion pet, whom you rely on and accompany, meets us who remain true to our original aspirations, your love and your unwavering commitment, we will definitely go all out! Our goal: leading technology, attentive service, advanced equipment, reasonable charges. We will adhere to the principle of “Respecting life, virtuous and honest; Acting with kindness, A Fu as companion” to explore and move forward, to cleanse your beloved pet of dust, relieve illness and pain, continuously improve our own technology and service quality, promote the development and progress of the animal diagnosis and treatment industry in Xinjiang, and fully build an animal hospital brand worthy of pet owners’ trust.