In dogs does low level laser therapy reduce healing time?

Abstract

An owner has presented a 2-year-old female Labrador for a routine open ovariohysterectomy. The owner is slightly concerned about the wound after surgery, as her previous dog was very distressed with her spay wound. 2 weeks following her previous dogs surgery the wound still looked red and swollen and the dog was required to wear a buster collar the whole time as she would constantly try to lick it. She would like to know if there is anything that could be done differently to speed up wound healing and stop it looking red and swollen. You have recently seen "therapeutic veterinary laser equipment" being advocated for improved wound healing. You want to know if low level laser therapy will improve wound healing in dogs, and thus be a worthwhile investment for the practice. Veterinary Evidence