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Case Studies

laser treatment of interdigital sebaceous epithelioma dog

Removal of interdigital sebaceous epithelioma with CO2 laser

By Jon Plant, DVM, DACVD | May 2020

In this case study, a 13-year-old Dalmatian-cross dog was presented to Jon Plant, DVM, DACVD, for a rapidly enlarging ulcerated sebaceous epithelioma between the digital and metacarpal pads of the left front limb. This case illustrates how VetScalpel CO2 laser surgery is used to remove cutaneous tumors that might otherwise pose a greater challenge.

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cat eye lid tumors co2 laser surgery

Treatment of eyelid tumors with a CO2 laser

By Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP | December 2019

This case illustrates the advantages of the CO2 laser for ablation of eyelid tumors. In addition to avoiding damage to lid margins, operating time is less than five minutes.

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schultz puppy sheath

CO2 laser correction of closed sheath on puppy

By William E. Schultz, DVM | October 2019

By William E. Schultz, DVM For The Education Center Originally Published In Veterinary Practice News, October 2019 – Download as a PDF Overly aggressive licking of a puppy’s sheath by…

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laser distichia dog surgery

There’s something in his eye: CO2 surgical lasers for distichia

By Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS, VMLSO | September 2019

In this case study, Dr. Winkler uses a VetScalpel CO2 laser to remove two distichiae from an Old English sheepdog. The procedure is quick, precise, and often curative. It offers the patient immediate relief and with minimal inflammation, hemorrhage, and scarring.

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