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Turmerosaccharides extract may help dogs with osteoarthritis pain
By Tripathi, S D et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2026·Department of Surgery and Radiology, India·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Protective effects of turmerosaccharides rich extract ofL. in osteoarthritic dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 20 dogs with osteoarthritis (OA), a condition that causes joint pain and stiffness, was treated with either a special extract from turmeric or a common supplement called glucosamine with chondroitin. After 42 days, both treatments showed significant improvement in reducing pain and other symptoms of OA, and the turmeric extract was found to be safe and well-tolerated by the dogs. The dogs did not experience any adverse effects, and their joint health remained stable. This suggests that the turmeric extract could be a good option for managing OA in dogs.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage deterioration, leading to chronic pain and impaired immobility particularly in older dogs. AIM: This study investigated the protective effects of a turmerosaccharides-rich extract ofL. in the management of canine OA. METHODOLOGY: Twenty dogs with OA were randomized into two treatment groups. One group received theextract orally at 300 mg/20 kg body weight once daily for 42 days. The second group received glucosamine hydrochloride with chondroitin sulfate (Glu/CS), administered orally for the same duration, according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Therapeutic response was evaluated using laboratory parameters, veterinarian, owner reported assessments, and radiological examination of the affected joints. Dogs were re-evaluated on days 49 and 56 following treatment withdrawal. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Both veterinarian and owner assessments demonstrated that theextract produced a significant reduction in pain and clinical signs associated with OA. The extract was palatable and well tolerated, with no adverse events observed throughout the study. Radiographic evaluation revealed no substantial changes in joint space or structural integrity. Collectively, these findings demonstrate turmerosaccharide-richextract is a safe, well-accepted and clinically effective therapeutic option for the management of OA in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41929275/