• A comprehensive, up-to-date reference to the clinical applications of lasers in veterinary practice

    Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation, Second Edition is a fully revised and expanded text focusing on therapeutic lasers in veterinary practice. Emphasizing clinical applications for therapeutic lasers, the book is a comprehensive resource for all aspects of laser therapy in dogs, cats, horses, food animals, and exotics. The Second Edition has been updated throughout to reflect advances and new information, with expanded coverage on dosing and new information on the use of photobiomodulation in oncology and urinary conditions.

    The book begins with introductory chapters on the history, theory, science, and safe use of laser therapy, with the majority of the book devoted to practical applications. The Second Edition:

    • Offers a comprehensive reference to all aspects of using therapeutic lasers in veterinary practice
    • Emphasizes the clinical applications of laser therapy, with procedures and strategies for the clinical setting
    • Covers laser use in dogs, cats, horses, food animals, and exotic species
    • Fully updated throughout to reflect advances in the field, with new information on digital thermal imaging, uses in oncology, and dosing revisions
    • Features clinical photographs, radiographs, line drawings, and graphs to support the text

    Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners, specialists, and students interested in using therapeutic lasers to treat veterinary patients.

  • Biography x

    Contributing Author List xii

    Foreword xiv

    Preface xv

    Disclaimer xvi

    Part I The History of Laser Therapy 1

    1 A Brief History of Laser Therapy 3
    Christopher J. Winkler

    Part II The Theory and Science of Laser Therapy 7

    2 Laser Physics in Veterinary Medicine 9
    Bryan J. Stephens

    3 Basic Principles of Photobiomodulation and Its Effects at the Cellular, Tissue, and System Levels 24
    Juanita J. Anders and Ann K. Ketz

    Part III Practical Applications of Laser Therapy 41

    4 General Principles of Laser Therapy 43
    Lisa A. Miller

    5 Therapy Laser Safety 56
    Christopher J. Winkler Copyrighted Material

    Part IV Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animals 71

    6 Laser Therapy and Pain Management 73
    Michael C. Petty

    7 Intra- and Postoperative Laser Therapy 81
    Christopher J. Winkler

    8 Wounds 93
    David S. Bradley

    9 Dermatological and Non-musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Conditions 110
    Christopher J. Winkler

    10 Snakebites 124
    Christopher J. Winkler

    11 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Osteoarthritis 129
    Lisa A. Miller and João C. Alves

    12 Upper and Lower Respiratory Conditions 151
    Michael C. Petty

    13 Oral Conditions 163
    Ashton B. Thompson

    14 Abdominal Conditions 173
    Richard L. Godine

    15 Laser Therapy for Urinary Conditions 186
    Lisa A. Miller

    16 Neurological Conditions 193
    Lisa A. Miller, Juanita J. Anders, and Ann K. Ketz

    17 Laser Therapy for the Geriatric Patient 209
    Erin O’Leary

    18 Laser Therapy for Feline-Specific Conditions 219
    Michael H. Jaffe

    19 Laser Therapy in the Oncology Patient 233
    Chelsea Tripp and Lisa A. Miller

    20 Laser Therapy in Critical Care Patients 250
    Michael H. Jaffe

    Part V Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Canine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine 259

    21 Laser Therapy for the Canine Athlete: Performance Maintenance and Discipline-SpecificApplications 261
    Deborah Gross Torraca

    22 Laser Therapy for the Working Dog 276
    João C. Alves

    23 Laser Therapy in Postoperative and Injury Rehabilitation 287
    Deborah Gross Torraca, David Levine, and Matthew W. Brunke

    Part VI Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Exotic Animals 305

    24 Photobiomodulation in Exotic Small Mammals 307
    Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness

    25 Laser Therapy for Birds 320
    Robert D. Ness and Jörg Mayer

    26 Laser Therapy in Reptiles 328
    Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness

    27 Laser Therapy for Aquatic Species 335
    Micah C. Brodsky

    28 Zoological Applications of Laser Therapy 351
    Liza Dadone and Tara Harrison

    Part VII Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Large Animal Practice 371

    29 Fundamentals of Equine Laser Therapy 373
    Ronald J. Riegel

    30 Administering Laser Therapy to the Equine Patient 381
    Ronald J. Riegel

    31 Laserpuncture for the Equine Patient 410
    Ronald J. Riegel

    32 Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Equine Wounds 417
    Ronald J. Riegel

    33 Laser Therapy in Equine Rehabilitation 432
    Steve Adair

    34 Laser Therapy in Food-Animal Practice 438
    Julie Gard Schnuelle

    Part VIII Laser Therapy and Alternative and Regenerative Therapies 445

    35 Laser Acupuncture 447
    Ronald B. Koh

    36 Laser Therapy in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine 458
    João C. Alves

    Part IX Integrating Laser Therapy into Veterinary Medicine and Complementary Technologies 471

    37 Successful Implementation and Marketing of Laser Therapy 473
    Diane J. Miller

    38 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Photobiomodulation Therapy 487
    Renaud “Ren” Houyoux

    39 Infrared Thermal Imaging and Laser Therapy 498
    Ronald J. Riegel

    Appendix A Glossary 515

    Appendix B Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations 519

    Index 521

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  • Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, VMLSO, FALSC, FASLMS, is the Owner of Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center in Selden, New York, USA.

    Lisa A. Miller, DVM, CCRT, CVA, is the Vice President of Clinical Veterinary Medicine for Companion Animal Health by Enovis in Lewisville, Texas, USA.

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