Pet Phovia Light Therapy

How Phovia Light Therapy Works

Some skin conditions and wounds take time to heal. At V.E.T. Care Hospital, we offer Phovia light therapy for dogs and cats as part of a skin or wound care plan.

Phovia uses two components: a gel applied to the affected skin and a handheld LED lamp that activates it. Treatments are brief and generally do not require sedation. Depending on your pet’s condition, we may recommend weekly visits for a period of time and adjust the plan as the skin heals. Phovia can be used alongside other treatments your pet needs.

Common Questions About Phovia Light Therapy

Phovia may be new to you, so you may have questions about how it works and whether it could help your pet. We answer some common questions below. Your veterinarian can examine your pet’s skin and discuss whether Phovia belongs in their treatment plan.

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What is Phovia light therapy used for?

Phovia supports skin healing. At V.E.T. Care Hospital, we may use it as part of a treatment plan for slow-healing surgical incisions, open wounds, and certain skin conditions, including pyoderma, interdigital furunculosis, and perianal fistulas. It is a skin treatment, rather than a treatment for joint pain.

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Is it uncomfortable for my pet?

Phovia treatment involves applying a gel to the affected skin and shining light from a handheld LED lamp onto it. There are no needles or incisions, no pain and sedation is generally unnecessary. Each light application takes about two minutes, though the full visit may take longer. A team member stays with your pet throughout.

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How is this different from laser therapy?

They serve different purposes. We may use laser therapy as part of a plan for pain or joint conditions such as arthritis. Phovia is used to support skin and wound healing. Your veterinarian will recommend either treatment only if it fits your pet’s condition.

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How many treatments will my pet need?

Phovia is usually given as a short series of weekly treatments. The number of visits depends on the size and depth of the affected area and how your pet’s skin responds. We check its progress at each visit and adjust the plan as it heals.

Conditions Phovia Can Support

Phovia is used to support skin and wound healing. We may recommend it for a surgical incision that needs extra care after pet surgery, or for certain open wounds and skin lesions.

It may also be part of a pet dermatology and allergy care plan for conditions such as pyoderma, interdigital furunculosis, or perianal fistulas. We first assess what is causing the skin problem, then decide whether Phovia would be a useful addition to treatment.

Where It Fits in a Treatment Plan

Light therapy can support healing, but we still need to identify what caused the skin problem.

Before recommending Phovia, we examine your pet’s skin to understand what is causing the problem. Cytology or skin scrapings may help us check for infection or parasites; some samples can be evaluated in our in-house laboratory, while a culture may need to be sent out. We then treat the underlying cause and consider Phovia to support skin healing.

We also offer pet laser therapy, which we use mainly as part of pain and joint care. Phovia is designed for skin and wounds. Explore all our veterinary services to learn more.

What it treats

Phovia may be used to support healing of surgical incisions, slow-healing wounds, and certain skin conditions, including pyoderma, interdigital furunculosis, and perianal fistulas. It is a skin treatment, not a treatment for bones or joints.

What a course involves

Topical application, no sedation, and a session measured in minutes. Treatments are usually repeated weekly for a short course, then reassessed by our team afterward.

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