VETMEDIX Case Study | Application of High-Power Laser Coagulation in Feline Stomatitis Tooth-Extraction Surgery

Introduction

Feline stomatitis is often referred to as the “incurable cancer” of the cat world due to its extreme treatment difficulty in veterinary medicine. Full-mouth tooth extraction remains the option with the highest cure rate. However, even after complete extraction, approximately 20–40% of cats continue to suffer from severe residual inflammation. Laser coagulation surgery can effectively eliminate inflammatory remnants and significantly reduce recurrence rates.

This case documents the full process of using the VETMEDIX high-power veterinary laser system to perform post-extraction coagulation surgery and postoperative rehabilitation for feline stomatitis. It demonstrates the precise intraoperative application of high-power veterinary laser therapy and its notable effects on postoperative healing—relieving oral pain, shortening recovery time, improving feeding behavior, and helping the patient quickly return to a normal life rhythm.

---

01 | Case Information

• Name: Doupi
• Species: Chinese Domestic Shorthair
• Sex: Male
• Age: 5 years
• Weight: 4.6 kg
• Medical History: None
• Chief Complaint: Severe oral inflammation with excessive salivation and pain during eating. The cat had received long-acting steroids six months earlier and was recently treated with self-purchased oral medication, with poor results. Appetite and elimination were otherwise normal.

---

02 | Diagnostic Findings

Dental DR examination: Feline stomatitis

pre-operation

---

03 | VETMEDIX High-Power Laser Treatment Protocol

• Treatment Mode: After full-mouth tooth extraction, laser coagulation surgery was performed for residual stomatitis lesions.
• Laser Settings: Continuous mode, 1.5 W.
• Procedure: Under general anesthesia, the laser fiber tip was activated, and inflamed and hyperplastic oral tissues were coagulated layer by layer. During surgery, saline-soaked cotton swabs were repeatedly used to remove carbonized tissue until healthy tissue layers were exposed.

This protocol reflects a standard clinical application of pet laser therapy in advanced veterinary oral surgery.

---

04 | Treatment Outcome

• Postoperative Day 19:
  The oral surgical area showed good healing progress with clear improvement compared to the immediate postoperative period.

---

05 | Case Summary

Postoperative Care:

• An Elizabethan collar was applied in the early postoperative stage to prevent scratching.
• After discharge, the cat received oral pradofloxacin and gabapentin.
• Follow-up examinations were scheduled every 1–2 weeks.
• Soft or liquid diets were recommended to reduce feeding pain.
• During follow-up visits, adjunct veterinary laser therapy was applied to promote tissue repair.

Long-Term Follow-Up:

• Postoperative swelling completely resolved.
• Laser-coagulated incision sites healed smoothly with no tissue adhesion, infection, or postoperative bleeding.
• Oral discomfort was significantly relieved.
• The cat showed no resistance when eating liquid or soft food and displayed normal activity levels, without lethargy or irritability caused by postoperative pain.
• Appetite and mental status fully stabilized, and the cat returned to a normal quality of life.

---

Conclusion

This case clearly demonstrates the core clinical value of the VETMEDIX high-power laser system in post-extraction coagulation surgery for feline gingivostomatitis. Based on photobiomodulation (PBM) principles, high-power veterinary laser therapy provides a precise, minimally invasive solution that achieves rapid hemostasis and immediate wound sealing after tooth extraction.

By improving local microcirculation, inhibiting inflammatory mediator release, and reducing postoperative swelling and pain, laser treatment effectively addresses key clinical challenges such as postoperative bleeding, delayed healing, secondary infection, and severe pain. It significantly lowers the risk of complications such as oral ulcers and wound dehiscence, shortens recovery time, and offers a safe, precise, efficient, and clinically practical solution for postoperative management of feline stomatitis.

---

06 | Hospital Profile

Since its establishment, Meilian Zhonghe Jingxi Animal Hospital has adhered to the principles of professionalism, focus, sincerity, and compassion, serving hundreds of thousands of clients over more than 20 years. The group now operates over 150 directly managed hospitals across Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Liaoning, Hangzhou, and other regions, and established China’s first animal hospital referral center in 2016.

As of August 2021, the organization employed more than 1,500 staff members and operates multiple centers including medical, operations, administration and HR, branding, data, procurement, grooming, expert committees, marketing, IT, training, expansion, finance, and customer service.

With strong expert teams, advanced management systems, and standardized clinical workflows, Meilian Zhonghe provides high-quality veterinary medical services to hundreds of thousands of clients annually. The hospital group has developed specialized veterinary disciplines and standardized hospital management models, significantly advancing the overall quality and competitiveness of China’s pet medical industry.

Under the leadership of renowned experts—including cardiology, dermatology-oncology, dentistry, internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, feline medicine, and endoscopy teams—the group has become a landmark brand in the veterinary field. It has received multiple national awards for consumer trust and industry influence and continues to play a leading role in advancing veterinary clinical standards and technologies, including advanced applications of pet laser therapy in modern animal medicine.