Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part H (2024)

Author(s): Sara Kaushal, Adarsh Kumar, Rohit Kumar, Basava Gagan, Narute Vishwatej and SP Tyagi

Abstract: The present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of CO₂ Laser in the surgical management of cutaneous tumours in dogs. Seventeen dogs presented with cutaneous growths (ranging from small warts to large growths) in the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, DGCN, COVAS, Palampur were made the subject of the study. The cutaneous tumour is the most common dermatological affection in dogs. CO₂ laser presents a promising alternative for the surgical management of cutaneous tumours compared to conventional methods. In all the seventeen cases, various intra and post-operative parameters were recorded and evaluated throughout the study period. The power settings of the CO₂ laser, degree of bleeding, and degree of carbonization were recorded intraoperatively, and the presence of inflammation and degree of exudation post-operatively. The study revealed that the power ranging from 9.38±0.74 (Mean ± SE) watts can be used effectively for the surgical excision of tumours in dogs. Mild to no bleeding occurred in 16 out of 17 cases and no to mild inflammation was found in all the cases till 7 days after surgery.