SPECIES: Cat
BREED: European shorthair
GENDER: Sterilised male
AGE: 10 years
NAME: Achille
Clinical case
Reported for chronic recurrent gingivostomatitis unresponsive to medications.
Reported pain when picking up food, bad breath, and drooling.
The owner reports a shy demeanour with a tendency to hide when the pain increases.
Recent weight loss and poor coat quality.
Therapeutic protocol
MLS® Laser Therapy: “Gingivitis-Stomatitis” programs in Point-to-Point mode on the gums and jaws, 0.8 cm diameter lens.
Treatment frequency: three times a week for two weeks then twice a week for a further two weeks.
Maintenance recommended.
Results
Rapid resolution of pain after the first session and significant improvement in inflammation after 6 sessions.
By Dr Annalisa Previti, Veterinary Clinic Dr Annalisa Previti, Villafranca Tirrena (Messina) - Italy