Case Overview

Species: Canine

Breed: Bichon Frise

Case: Bilateral hindlimb paresis with confirmed myelitis

Medical History

A Bichon Frise presented with sudden‑onset bilateral hindlimb paresis. MRI examination confirmed myelitis. The clinical team implemented a combined therapeutic regimen including intravenous therapy, acupuncture and laser physiotherapy.

Treatment Protocol

Medical Therapy

Intravenous therapy and acupuncture were administered as part of the multimodal management plan.

Laser Therapy Protocol

Treatment was performed using the built‑in Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) protocol.

Canine mode was selected, followed by the musculoskeletal system preset.

Treatment site and parameters were adjusted according to the patient’s body size.

For medium‑to‑large breed dogs, irradiation time and power were increased by approximately 25%.

Result

Laser therapy demonstrates broad clinical applicability and delivers notable improvements in neurological function. Clinical statistics indicate that over 80% of hospitalized patients can derive therapeutic benefits from laser photobiomodulation.

Summary

Adjunct Class IV laser physiotherapy complements intravenous medication and acupuncture for neurological conditions such as myelitis associated with intervertebral disc disease. When combined with conventional multimodal care, laser treatment helps support neurological functional recovery and improves overall clinical outcomes for affected canine patients.