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Table 7.2 Recommended parameters for lick granuloma.
Dose (J/cm ) Power (W) Power density (W/cm )
2
2
4–30 2–4 0.5–0.8

address it, whether it is with LT, manual therapy, or if the granuloma is too old and hyperplastic, you may
however indicated. consider granuloma ablation (by conventional surgery
Make sure the animal cannot lick the area, but or CO laser) and laser treatment for the postsurgical
2
consider the stress that Elizabethan collars (E-collars) healing (Fig. 7.7).
represent for some cases and think of alternatives if
necessary. Treat 2–3 times per week and if the area is 7.4 Dermatitis
bandaged, schedule its change for the same day. My
advice is that you continue with a twice a week schedule 7.4.1 Acute and chronic dermatitis
until the lick granuloma is resolved, and then keep treat-
ing the area once a week for 2–4 more weeks. If after Acute moist dermatitis, commonly known as hot
the first 2 weeks there is no substantial improvement or spots, can be the result of self-trauma or acute focal

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Figure 7.7 (a–e) Some granulomas require surgical
treatment. In this case, ablation with CO laser. Ten
2
2
treatments of LT with 5 J/cm were used postoperatively to
(e)
help with healing.

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