Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Boswellia resin supplement helps dogs with joint and spine disease
By Reichling, J et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2004·Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dietary support with Boswellia resin in canine inflammatory joint and spinal disease.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 29 dogs with chronic joint and spinal issues, including osteoarthritis, were given a herbal supplement made from Boswellia resin for six weeks. After just two weeks, 71% of the dogs showed improvement, with many experiencing less lameness, pain, and stiffness. By the end of the study, the dogs had significantly reduced symptoms, and only a few had mild digestive upset that was not directly linked to the treatment. This suggests that Boswellia resin can be a helpful natural option for managing joint pain in dogs.
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Abstract
An open multi-centre veterinary clinical trial, comparing conditions before and after treatment with a herbal dietary supplement consisting of a natural resin extract of Boswellia serrata, was conducted by 10 practicing veterinarians in Switzerland. This traditional plant-based supplement is known for its anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory properties. 29 dogs with manifestations of chronic joint and spinal disease were enrolled. Osteoarthritis and degenerative conditions were confirmed radiologically in 25 of 29 cases. The resin extract (BSB108, product of Bogar AG) was administered with the regular food at a dose of 400 mg/10 kg body weight once daily for 6 weeks. Already after two weeks of treatment, an overall efficacy of the dietary supplement was evident in 71% of 24 eligible dogs. A statistically significant reduction of severity and resolution of typical clinical signs in individual animals, such as intermittent lameness, local pain and stiff gait, were reported after 6 weeks. Effects of external factors that aggravate lameness, such as "lameness when moving" and "lameness after a long rest" diminished gradually. In 5 dogs, reversible brief episodes of diarrhea and flatulence occurred, but only once was a relationship to the study preparation suspected. Because quality and stability of the resin extract were ensured, these data suggest that a standardized preparation can be recommended as a herbal dietary supplement providing symptomatic support in canine osteoarthritic disease.
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