Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Complementary treatments for dog arthritis pain
By Miscioscia, Erin & Repac, Jennifer·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2022·Department of Comparative, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Canine Orthopedic Medicine.
Plain-English summary
Many dog owners are looking for ways to help their pets with chronic pain, especially those suffering from osteoarthritis. Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) is becoming more popular as a way to manage these conditions when traditional treatments aren't enough or when owners want to explore other options. Treatments like acupuncture and certain herbal supplements have shown promise in helping dogs with osteoarthritis feel better. While chiropractic care is more commonly studied in horses and humans, it may also be beneficial for some dogs.
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Abstract
The use of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) continues to become more widespread, especially for the management of chronic pain conditions such as canine osteoarthritis. Many patients have comorbidities that preclude traditional medical options, have not adequately responded to conventional therapies, or have owners interested in pursuing a complementary approach. Evidence-based CAVM can serve as a safe and effective adjunct to manage chronic pain conditions. There is growing evidence in the veterinary literature for the use of acupuncture and some herbal supplements in the multimodal management of canine osteoarthritis. The majority of evidence supporting chiropractic is limited to equine and human literature.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35562224/