Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Alternative therapies for skin issues in dogs
By Budgin, Jeanne B & Flaherty, Molly J·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2013·Department of Dermatology and Allergy, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Alternative therapies in veterinary dermatology.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This article looks at different alternative treatments for skin problems in dogs, such as acupuncture and Chinese herbs from traditional Chinese medicine, as well as homeopathy and Western herbal remedies. It reviews existing studies to see how these therapies can help reduce inflammation and intense itching in the skin and ear canal of dogs. The article also discusses how these treatments can be used in practice and any possible side effects that might occur. Overall, it provides a comprehensive look at these alternative options for managing skin disorders in dogs.
Abstract
This article presents an overview of alternative therapies for skin disorders including traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs), homeopathy, and Western herbs and plant extracts. The medical and veterinary literature on the aforementioned modalities will be reviewed with a focus on reduction of inflammation and pruritus of the skin and ear canal in the canine species. Clinical application and potential adverse effects will also be included when available.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23182332/