Preliminary results on the efficacy of a dietary supplement combined with physiotherapy in dogs with osteoarthritis on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a supplement containing <i>Cannabis sativa</i> oil and other plant derivatives (<i>Boswellia serrata</i> Roxb. and <i>Zingiber officinale</i> phytosomized extracts) combined with physiotherapy treatments in dogs with osteoarthritis. We evaluated the response of serum inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers to the treatment. We found a significant reduction in the levels of serum markers reflecting the strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of the supplement under study.HIGHLIGHTSDiet supplements are a valid alternative therapy in dogs with osteoarthritis.Evidence of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of a supplement containing <i>Cannabis sativa</i> oil and other plant derivatives (<i>Boswellia serrata</i> Roxb. and <i>Zingiber officinale</i>). Diet supplements are a valid alternative therapy in dogs with osteoarthritis. Evidence of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of a supplement containing <i>Cannabis sativa</i> oil and other plant derivatives (<i>Boswellia serrata</i> Roxb. and <i>Zingiber officinale</i>).