Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXXI, Issue 1
Written by Cristina FERNOAGA, Raluca Mihaela TURBATU, Alexandru Gabriel NEAGU, Marius-Mihai BADULESCU, Niculae TUDOR
Phytotherapy is a branch of alternative medicine, based on the healing properties of plants, which humans have used since ancient times. Considering the reduced risks of the bioactive compounds in botanical sources, the introduction of this therapy became of interest to veterinary medicine, especially in correlation with chronic pathologies. This is particularly relevant for managing chronic conditions where long-term pharmacological treatments often lead to adverse reactions. Arthrosis, a degenerative joint disease, is characterized by the progressive degradation of articular cartilage, accompanied by inflammatory processes and resultant pain and treated with a protocol that includes the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), analgesics, and adjunctive joint protectors. The present study aims to investigate the efficacy of phytotherapy in five canine patients diagnosed with arthrosis, by introducing a supplement whose composition includes Nettle extract, Boswellia extract, Copper, Turmeric Extract, and Manganese. Before and following the cessation of conventional therapy, each patient underwent a comprehensive pain scale assessment, alongside monitoring of relevant biochemical parameters, to ascertain the impact of the alternative treatment.
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