175. PHOVIA: an alternative treatment for pyoderma and other dermatologic disease

Photobiomodulation is a novel way to manipulate the function of cells within the dermis and epidermis, to reduce inflammation while still accelerating regeneration. Phovia is a two-part system released by Vetoquinol in 2021. As pyoderma has become more and more difficult to control, it is essential that we investigate alternative methods to antibiotics. Phovia has also been shown to be helpful for the management of perianal fistulas (a painful, difficult disease!).

Learn about how Phovia works and the benefit of implementing its use in your practice. 

 This episode is sponsored by Vetoquinol.

References mentioned in the podcast episode:

1.      Marchegiani A. Klox Fluorescence Biomodulation System (KFBS), an alternative approach for the treatment of superficial pyoderma in dogs: preliminary results. In: Proceedings of 61st BSAVA Congress; Birmingham, England: 2018; 442.

2.      Marchegiani A, Cerquetella M, Tambella AM et al. The Klox Biophotonic System, an innovative and integrated approach for the treatment of deep pyoderma in dogs: a preliminary report. Vet Dermatol 2017; 28: 545 (abstract).

3.      Marchegiani, A., Tambella, A.M., Fruganti, A., Spaterna, A., Cerquetella, M. and Paterson, S. (2020), Management of canine perianal fistula with fluorescence light energy: preliminary findings. Vet Dermatol, 31: 460-e122.