Digital Pseudopad Correction in a Dog Using a CO2 Laser

December 2025 in “ Journal of Veterinary Clinics ”

Anisha Tiwari, Bhanu Kirti Khajuria, Curtis Plowgian, Cheol-Yong Hwang

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Studysummary This case report describes the use of CO2 laser surgery to treat chronic pododermatitis and pseudopads in an 8-year-old obese dog, resulting in complete healing within four weeks after previous treatments provided only temporary relief.

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