Vimail Case Sharing | Application Case of High-Energy Laser Therapy for Swollen Forepaw

Vimail Case Sharing | Application Case of High-Energy Laser Therapy for Swollen Forepaw

Introduction

Local blood circulation disorders in pets may lead to tissue congestion, edema, or even necrosis. As an advanced soft-tissue repair technology in the field of veterinary clinical medicine, laser therapy for cats and other small animals offers precise targeting, non-invasive swelling reduction, strong analgesic effects, and significant promotion of blood circulation. By delivering high-energy laser with specific wavelengths directly to the swollen forepaw, cat laser therapy penetrates soft-tissue surfaces, rapidly improves local circulatory obstruction, promotes dissipation of congestion and edema, suppresses sterile inflammatory responses, and reduces the degree of tissue damage.

This case report documents the full treatment process of using the VETMEDIX veterinary laser device to treat a pet whose forepaw became swollen due to a forgotten tourniquet. It provides a clear demonstration of how laser therapy treatment for cats alleviates severe pain, reduces swelling, improves limb circulation, minimizes activity abnormalities caused by pain or edema, and supports rapid functional recovery and return to normal mobility.

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01 Case Presentation

Case presentation

Name: QQ
Breed: British Shorthair (cream)
Medical history: None
Chief complaint: Forepaw swelling caused by a tourniquet left on

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02 Diagnosis

Diagnosis：Forepaw swelling

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03 VETMEDIX High-Energy Laser Treatment Plan

Course of treatment

Treatment date: 2025.6.24
Course: 1 session of laser therapy treatment for cats
Treatment mode: Protocol mode – Acute – Feline – Skin
Technique: Using the standard treatment head, circular motion over the forepaw

During VETMEDIX high-energy cat laser therapy

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04 Case Summary
Case summaries

Short-term recovery:
The veterinary team at Kunshan Niansen Animal Hospital implemented a high-energy laser therapy for cats treatment plan for the pet suffering from forepaw swelling caused by a forgotten tourniquet. After one treatment session, the pet’s severe pain was significantly relieved, swelling and tissue congestion rapidly subsided, skin temperature gradually returned to normal, and limb mobility restrictions caused by swelling improved noticeably.

Long-term follow-up:
During follow-up after discharge, the forepaw swelling had fully resolved, limb function had recovered well, joint mobility was flexible, and no movement abnormalities related to swelling damage or improper treatment were observed. The pet’s overall health condition remained stable, with a complete return to normal life.

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Conclusion

This case strongly demonstrates the significant value of laser therapy for cats using the VETMEDIX high-energy laser rehabilitation system in treating forepaw swelling caused by a forgotten tourniquet. Through photobiomodulation (PBM), this non-invasive laser therapy treatment for cats enhances local blood circulation, promotes dispersion of congestion and edema, reduces sterile inflammation caused by tourniquet pressure, and effectively prevents critical complications such as tissue necrosis, limb dysfunction, and muscle atrophy. It markedly shortens the recovery cycle and provides a safer, more efficient, and tissue-friendly rehabilitation solution for pets experiencing tourniquet-induced forepaw swelling.

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05 Hospital Profile

Hospital profile

Kunshan Niansen Animal Hospital is an emerging professional veterinary medical institution in the Kunshan area. With a skilled medical team, advanced equipment, and high-quality service, it has built a solid reputation in the local pet healthcare market. The hospital is particularly distinguished in veterinary dentistry and nighttime emergency care, offering comprehensive and reliable medical services for pets in Kunshan and surrounding regions.