The editors Ronald J. Riegel, DVM, is the Co-founder of the American Institute of Medical Laser Applications in Marysville, Ohio, USA. John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM, is the Founder of Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting in Jackson, Tennessee, USA.

'The editors and chapter authors have done an excellent job of collating from various sources a significant amount of material on the clinical application of photomodulation therapy. The photos of the topical application of the laser unit should prove helpful to practitioners who wish to know exactly how and where to apply laser therapy in veterinary patients... This book is an excellent start for practitioners and students to learn about the variety of applications of the concepts of photobiomodulation' - Doody's, November 2017 "This book is well researched, written, and organized and easy to understand�.Overall, this is an excellent and much-needed addition to the veterinary literature. Photobiomodulation is a well-researched and documented photochemical effect that deserves a place in veterinary practice. This book will provide readers with a good understanding of how and why light can be therapeutic.� JAVMA, January 2018

• About the Editors xiList of Contributors xiiiForeword xvPreface xviiDisclaimer xixPart I The History of Laser Therapy 11 The History of Laser Therapy 3Ronald J. RiegelPart II The Theory and Science of Laser Therapy 72 Fundamental Information 9Ronald J. Riegel and John C. Godbold, Jr.3 Laser Physics in Veterinary Medicine 19Bryan J. Stephens4 Therapy Laser Safety 29Kenneth E. Bartels5 Basic Principles of Photobiomodulation and Its Effects at the Cellular, Tissue, and System Levels 36Juanita J. Anders, Ann Kobiela Ketz, and Xingjia WuPart III Practical Applications of Laser Therapy 536 General Principles of Laser Therapy 55Jeffrey J. Smith7 Contraindications, Special Considerations, and Precautions 67John C. Godbold, Jr. and Ronald J. RiegelPart IV Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animals 758 Laser Therapy and Pain Management 77Jennifer F. Johnson9 Intra- and Postoperative Laser Therapy 88Steven Buijs and John C. Godbold, Jr.10 Wounds 100David S. Bradley11 Dermatological and Non-musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Conditions 114Daniel M. Core and John C. Godbold, Jr.12 Snake Bites 128Barbara R. Gores13 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Osteoarthritis 132Lisa A. Miller14 Upper and Lower Respiratory Conditions 150Ray A. Arza15 Oral Conditions 161Ray A. Arza16 Abdominal Conditions 169Richard L. Godine17 Neurological Conditions 179Richard L. Godine18 Laser Therapy for the Geriatric Patient 188Erin O’Leary19 Feline-Specific Conditions 198Jennifer O. Lavallee and James OlsonPart V Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Canine Sports Medicine 21320 Laser Therapy for the Canine Athlete 215Debra Canapp21 Discipline-Specific Canine Sports Medicine Applications 227Deborah M. GrossPart VI Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animal Rehabilitation 23922 Laser Therapy and Multimodal Postoperative Rehabilitation 241Jeffrey J. Smith23 Laser Therapy and Injury Rehabilitation 252Matthew W. Brunke24 Laser Therapy and Multimodal Performance Maintenance 267Deborah M. Gross25 Laser Therapy and Geriatric Rehabilitation 277Dianne Adjan LoganPart VII Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Exotic Animals 28526 Laser Therapy for Exotic Small Mammals 287Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness27 Laser Therapy for Birds 298Robert D. Ness and Jörg Mayer28 Laser Therapy for Reptiles 306Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness29 Laser Therapy for Aquatic Species 313Donald W. Stremme30 Zoological Applications of Laser Therapy 320Liza Dadone and Tara HarrisonPart VIII Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Equine Practice 33531 Fundamentals of Equine Laser Therapy 337Ronald J. Riegel32 Administering Laser Therapy to the Equine Patient 344Ronald J. Riegel33 Laserpuncture for the Equine Patient 369Ronald J. Riegel34 Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Equine Wounds 375Ronald J. Riegel35 Laser Therapy and Equine Performance Maintenance 390Sean Redman36 Laser Therapy and Multimodal Equine Rehabilitation 401Brenda McDuffee37 High-Intensity Laser Therapy for the Equine Patient 415Damiano FortunaPart IX Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Food Animal Practice 42338 Laser Therapy in Food-Animal Practice 425Julie GardPart X Laser Therapy and Alternative and Regenerative Therapies 43139 Laser Therapy and Acupuncture 433Carolina Medina40 Laser Therapy in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine 439Debra CanappPart XI Integrating Laser Therapy into Veterinary Medicine 44941 Successful Implementation and Marketing of Laser Therapy 451Diane J. Miller42 The Role of Veterinary Technicians and Nurses in Laser Therapy 461Renaud Houyoux and Laura Kortelainen43 Return on Investment for a Therapy Laser 471David J. FenoglioIndex 478