VetMedix Case Study | Application of High-Power Laser Therapy in Treating Large-Area Chemical Burns

Introduction

For pets suffering from large-area chemical burns, wound care is the core process to ensure healing quality and reduce the risk of infection and scar hyperplasia. High-power laser therapy, as an advanced wound repair technology in burn surgery, has been applied in post-chemical burn care due to its significant advantages of precise targeting, non-invasive anti-inflammatory effects, potent analgesia, and promotion of tissue regeneration. By applying specific wavelengths of high-power laser precisely to the burn wound, it can both penetrate the superficial layers of damaged tissue to quickly suppress acute post-burn inflammatory responses, reduce wound edema and tissue necrosis, and improve local microcirculation to deliver nutrients to the damaged dermis and subcutaneous tissues. This promotes epithelial cell proliferation and granulation tissue repair, lowers the incidence of complications such as wound infection, ulceration, and scar hyperplasia, and significantly shortens the healing period.

This case study provides a complete record of the entire process of using the VetMedix veterinary laser device for wound care in a pet with large-area chemical burns. It offers an intuitive understanding of how high-power laser therapy can alleviate severe pain, control wound infection, reduce secondary damage from licking, and assist in rapid wound healing and restoration of normal activity for burned pets.

01 Case Presentation

• Name: Xiao Erduo
• Gender: Male
• Age: 3 months
• Past Medical History: None
• Chief Complaint: Chemical burn

02 Diagnosis

Large-area suppurative infection.

03 VetMedix High-Power Laser Treatment Protocol

• Treatment Dates: August 24, 2025 – September 7, 2025
• Treatment Course: One laser therapy session daily
• Treatment Mode: Custom mode with a peak power of 30W, duty cycle of 10%, and treatment duration of 5 minutes.
• Therapeutic Goals: Laser therapy + Anti-inflammatory
• Application Technique: Using the standard treatment handpiece, irradiating the infected area and surrounding affected tissue.

04 Treatment Results

Back

Abdomen | Legs:

05 Case Summary

• Short-Term Recovery:
  The veterinary team at Hangzhou Songzi Pet Hospital implemented a treatment plan using VetMedix high-power laser therapy and anti-inflammatory measures for the pet with large-area chemical burns. After a two-week treatment period, the severe pain at the burn site was significantly alleviated. Wound exudate (bleeding and fluid) decreased rapidly, redness, swelling, and tissue edema gradually subsided, the shedding of necrotic tissue accelerated, and fresh granulation tissue began to grow. The pet’s mental state gradually improved, shifting from initial lethargy to active eating and drinking, with appetite steadily recovering.
• Long-Term Follow-up:
  After discharge, the pet underwent multiple comprehensive re-examinations. The burn wounds had completely healed with no recurrence of infection or residual ulceration issues. The healed skin showed good smoothness with minimal scar hyperplasia. Hair gradually regenerated and achieved normal coverage. The pet’s overall health remained stable, with no limb dysfunction resulting from the burns or improper care.

Conclusion

This case strongly demonstrates the significant value of VetMedix’s high-power laser rehabilitation therapy for small animals in treating large-area chemical burns in pets. High-power laser therapy, utilizing Photobiomodulation (PBM) technology, delivers non-invasive care by improving local blood circulation in the burn wound, accelerating repair of the damaged dermis and growth of granulation tissue, and reducing the acute inflammatory response and tissue edema caused by chemical burns. Simultaneously, it provides potent relief from severe burn pain, reducing the risk of secondary injury due to wound discomfort in pets. Furthermore, it specifically helps prevent core complications such as wound infection, ulceration, scar hyperplasia, and skin adhesions, significantly shortening the healing cycle. This offers a safer, more efficient treatment option that closely aligns with the repair needs of skin tissue for pets suffering from large-area chemical burns.

06 Attending Veterinarian & Hospital

• Attending Veterinarian:
  Dr. Ji Yi, with 6 years of experience. Began clinical practice in small animal medicine in 2015, possessing rich experience in feline medicine, cardiology, and feline behavior. Attended the China Agricultural University Training Course on Perioperative Anesthetic Risk Control in Dogs and Cats (2018), the Beijing Small Animal Diagnosis and Treatment Association Feline Ophthalmology Specialized Training (2019), the Zoetis Advanced Imaging Training Course, and the Boehringer Ingelheim Feline Internal Medicine Training Course (2020). Completed the Dog and Cat Cardiology Diagnosis and Treatment Training Course by instructor Wu Yueting in 2021.

• Hospital Introduction:
  Hangzhou Songzi Pet Hospital, specializing in pet healthcare for 15 years, boasts a professional medical and grooming team. It is equipped with medical devices including a Korean Comei digital X-ray machine, an American IDEXX biochemistry analyzer, a Mindray hematology analyzer, a Japanese Olympus microscope, an American Abbott i-STAT blood gas analyzer, cardiac color Doppler ultrasound, imported orthopedic instruments, and more. The grooming team consists of several senior clinical veterinarians and A-level groomers with extensive experience in the show ring. Adhering to a rigorous, the hospital is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, healthcare, and grooming services for pets with a professional attitude. We believe our excellent team will provide you with more professional technical guidance and more enthusiastic service.