Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic kidney disease improved using Euglena gracilis
By J.C. Borosky et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2023·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Euglena gracilis as an adjuvant for the treatment of a dog with chronic kidney disease - case report
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Plain-English summary
A young dog with chronic kidney disease was given a supplement called inactive dried Euglena gracilis (IDEG) alongside standard treatments for 120 days. The dog showed noticeable improvements, including more energy, better interaction with people, weight gain, and lower levels of waste products in the blood. The treatment helped reduce inflammation markers as well. Overall, the combination of IDEG and standard care led to a positive outcome for the dog.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT A young dog diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, based on clinical changes and sonographic findings (IRIS, 2023), was supplemented with 15mg per kg of body weight per day of inactive dried Euglena gracilis (henceforth called IDEG) as an adjuvant to standard treatments used for the management of chronic kidney disease in dogs. The treatments were divided into two stages, with a total duration of 120 days. At the end of the treatments, the patient showed improvement in vitality, interaction, weight gain, reduction in azotemia, and a 44% decrease in serum C-reactive protein levels.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-12930