Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fortetropin may mildly improve mobility in senior dogs with reduced
By Hetrick, Katie et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of Fortetropin in geriatric and senior dogs with reduced mobility.
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Plain-English summary
A group of senior dogs with reduced mobility due to age-related issues like arthritis and muscle loss were given a supplement called Fortetropin, made from fertilized egg yolk, to see if it would help them move better. After 6 and 12 weeks, the dogs taking Fortetropin showed a slight but noticeable improvement in their mobility compared to when they started, while those on a placebo did not show any changes. This suggests that Fortetropin may help older dogs feel more comfortable and active.
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Abstract
As pets age, quality of life and mobility can be affected by pain of osteoarthritis and age-related muscle atrophy (sarcopenia). The purpose of this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effects of Fortetropin, a nonthermal-pasteurized, freeze-dried, fertilized egg yolk product, on mobility in senior dogs. Mobility scores were calculated using a standardized and validated client-based survey: the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) questionnaire. Results showed mild, but statistically significant, improvement of the mobility scores for the treatment group at both week 6 (= 0.03) and week 12 (= 0.006) compared to the baseline score. No statistical improvement was noted at any time in the placebo group or between the treatment and placebo group.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36185794/