Photobiomodulation Therapy Success

Waffles, a kitten with plastic tie wrapped around his leg

"A kitten (now named Waffles) was presented with a plastic tie wrapped around his RH foot.

It looked horrible but I couldn’t do surgery for a day or two and figured I’d try to save the leg.

I had it work for another kitten this past year and what was there to lose?

I did one laser treatment daily for 10 days then twice a week for about 2 weeks.

The kitten lost the nails on the 2nd-4th digits along with the pads but saved the weight bearing pad and the outside toe.

He is going to make a full recovery.

I think the laser played a major role in salvaging limb function and circulation.

Starting from the top left, we have initial presentation to his last visit which was October 27.

I expect the whole thing to epithelialize with no problem and he plays like a crazy thing!

Just thought I’d share his story-most would amputate that limb without a second thought."

From Dr. Jennifer Jaax at Jaax Veterinary Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio

Fritz, a 8-year old Poodle Cross

Fritz, a 8-year old poodle cross was totally BLIND for at least the past 3 weeks. He had been treated elsewhere with 2 rounds of Tobramycin ointment, with no improvement.

On presentation, he was painful to the touch, with severe corneal edema with mild ulcerations, purulent mucoid ocular discharge, and he had not eaten for 2 days, refused to get up.

Used the J-Ray Laser in therapy mode, at 2.4W for 10 seconds (24J) on all 4 quadrants of each eye, AVOIDING direct exposure.

Fritz went home and ate well and was wagging his tail.

Two days later the same treatment was repeated, and Fritz was now walking around the house (some stumbling). The corneal edema was going away and NO ocular exudate.

Two days later, the photo to the right shows a happy Fritz, with probably 25% of his vision back and the owners were very thankful!

From Dr. Dail McLawhorn at McLawhorn Animal Clinic in Greenville, North Carolina

Bella, a 6 year-old Puggle

I've been meaning to get this to you as we have had a lot of success with the J-Ray for several cases of chronic pain and also acute injury. Here is our most impressive case study:

Bella, a 6 y.o. Puggle presented for a second opinion after several days of hospitalization at a 24 hour care facility for suspected IVDD. She was on a fentanyl CRI while in the hospital along with oral prednisolone, gabapentin and methocarbamol. She remained significantly painful in her lumbar spine with mild to moderate ataxia and pronounced proprioceptive defects in her hindlimbs. Her owner and I discussed options for alternative treatments in order to help avoid surgical intervention but she did not have any of Bella's medications with her and I was reluctant to suggest changes to her treatment regimen without dosages/administration frequency, etc. We opted to perform a laser therapy treatment on her lumbar spine and make adjustments to her medication once the owner was at home and could give me the pertinent information.

The next morning, Bella's owner called to report that she was a different dog! She was walking with no ataxia and had started eating well and sleeping comfortably again. I recommended tapering off of medications and starting a laser treatment regimen once to twice weekly. When she presented later in the week (only 3 days after initial treatment), she was bright and no longer uncomfortable. Proprioceptive deficits and ataxia were completely resolved and she no longer had the hunched posture associated with lumbar pain in dogs.

"We have had great success with the J-Ray and are extremely happy with the product."

From Dr. Jennifer Jaax at Jaax Veterinary Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio

Buddy, the Cat

Buddy the cat presented for an oozing open wound to his paw. Because he is an outdoor cat, belonging to the local Hospice facility next door. We boarded him and performed laser therapy every day for 4 days. Amazing how fast this wound healed and was able to discharge Buddy to roam around the Hospice grounds.

The presenting wound on Day 1

"Yes, Love the J-Ray Laser."

From Dr. Gary Zinderman at Indian Street Animal Clinic in Stuart, Florida

Blue, the Bernese Mountain Dog

Blue, a 2-year old Bernese Mountain Dog, owned by Chris and Kurt in Smyrna, Delaware, suffered from pyotraumatic dermatitis (hot spot).  Their veterinarian, Dr. Laurie Dohmen, recommended laser therapy, and the J-Ray Class IV Laser System to the rescue!

The presenting symptoms on Day 1

After Blue's very first laser treatment with the J-Ray on Day 1

As the first laser therapy treatment began, Blue would not lay down and was in discomfort. The owner commented that Blue had a tough time sleeping. When he fell asleep and moved, the pain would awaken him and he would get up, then try to get comfortable. So the laser energy was applied gently as he moved about, and after about 1 - 2 minutes into the laser therapy treatment, he laid down and Blue was fast asleep, feeling better than he's felt in a while...

a testament to the analgesic effect provided by the J-Ray!

After the second J-Ray Laser Treatment on Day 2

After the third J-Ray Laser Treatment on Day 8

Blue after a week with no other treatment, on Day 15

"Blue is doing great completely healed! Just a few scabs left and the hair is growing back!!! " from Chris

"Since adding the Class 4 laser therapy to our practice, we have seen an increase in the number of pets that were previously on pain medications be able to discontinue those or decrease the dosage. This has been a tremendous help with hot spots, lick granulomas, ear infections and other skin conditions that were just being "maintained" previously. We use this machine to treat something every day that we see pets, from post-op therapy to longer maintenance it has added an undeniable benefit to our practice. We have even had a few clients come to us because we now offer this service. I am very pleased with the results of using this therapy. The results we have observed from this machine is proof enough that the Jay Ray class 4 laser therapy truly performs as was explained and we are excited to continue to grow our practice with this option available for clients."

Libby Ratcliff (RVT & Practice Manager) | Fling Pet Clinic, Hillsboro, Ohio

"This dog could not walk 4 days ago. 1 treatment (9000 J) day 1, 2x treatment day 2,3 and today. She can now walk, pee and poo on her own!! Another success story!!'

Libby Ratcliff (RVT & Practice Manager) | Fling Pet Clinic, Hillsboro, Ohio

The J-Ray Therapy Laser provides the power and photonic energy to treat horses!

Using the J-Ray Laser for Therapy

"I have been VERY PLEASED with my J-RAY Therapy laser.

The more common conditions I use it for are stifles , hips, strained muscles , neck injuries , sore backs blocked Tom cats and cat stomatitis. 

The most rewarding treatment was a horse with a severe painful poisonous snake bite wound.  Laser treatment lessened the pain , reduced swelling and aided in tissue healing.

I am a veterinarian but I treat a lot of sore Cowboys!"

Written by Dr. Dail McLawhorn, DVM, McLawhorn Animal Clinic, Greenville, North Carolina

 

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