Light Therapy (Phovia) in Canine Panniculitis: Presentation of a Clinical Case
Light Therapy (Phovia) in Canine Panniculitis: Presentation of a Clinical Case
Laura Miranda Contreras1, Camilo Romero Núñez1, Ariadna Flores Ortega2*
ABSTRACT
This article presents a clinical case of panniculitis in a 10-year-old German Shepherd dog treated with fluorescent light therapy (Phovia) at the DERMAVET Veterinary Hospital. Panniculitis, an inflammation of the subcutaneous adipose tissue, can be caused by infections, drug reactions, neoplasia, and other factors; however, in many cases, the cause is unknown and is called idiopathic nodular sterile panniculitis. Standard treatment usually includes glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants, but these have side effects with prolonged use. Fluorescent light therapy, a non-pharmacological alternative, employs photobiomodulation with an LED device and a gel that converts light into fluorescent energy to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation. In the described case, the dog had severe and painful lesions with secondary infections, which did not improve with previous treatments. Weekly application of Phovia therapy showed rapid improvement, reducing lesions and inflammation in four sessions. After three months of additional treatment with cyclosporine and a reduction of glucocorticoids, the dog made a complete recovery, showing that light therapy may be beneficial for cases of complex panniculitis in dogs.
Keywords | Fluorescent light therapy, Photobiomodulation, Adipose tissue inflammation, Veterinary dermatology
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June 2025
Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci., Vol. 13, Iss. 6,
