Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Herbal blend tested for treating dog arthritis pain
By Cardeccia, Mary L et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A pilot study examining a proprietary herbal blend for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis pain.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 24 dogs with osteoarthritis (a common joint disease) was given a herbal supplement to see if it could help with their pain. Owners and vets assessed the dogs' pain and activity levels over eight weeks, but the results showed that the herbal remedy did not significantly improve their symptoms compared to a placebo. Most dogs tolerated the supplement well, with only one experiencing mild stomach upset. Overall, while the supplement was safe, it didn't provide noticeable pain relief for the dogs involved in the study.
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Abstract
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease in dogs. Despite the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), many owners seek natural therapies; either to augment the response to NSAIDs, or as a replacement. Substantial research has been directed to investigation of novel therapies. A randomized, double-blinded, controlled study was conducted to assess the efficacy of a herbal remedy for treatment of canine osteoarthritis pain. Client-owned dogs (N = 24) with osteoarthritis were enrolled between 2 veterinary hospitals. Each dog underwent veterinary and owner assessment at 0, 4, and 8 weeks, using the Canine Brief Pain Inventory and Hudson activity scale. Blood was collected for a complete blood (cell) count (CBC) and serum chemistry analysis. The product was deemed to be safe and well-tolerated at the manufacturer recommended dosage, with no significant changes seen in the CBC or serum biochemical analyses. Aside from1 dog that developed gastrointestinal upset, all other dogs tolerated the supplement without complication. The supplement did not statistically improve clinical signs in dogs based on veterinary or owner assessments of lameness. There was a treatment/time effect when assessing veterinary pain scores; however,analysis suggests no observable benefit of treatment compared with the placebo group at any time point.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34975168/