Oral Administration of Gelatin Hydrolysate Reduces Clinical Signs of Canine Osteoarthritis in a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

A.C. Beynen; H.W. Van Geene; H.V. Grim; P. Jacobs; T. Van der Vlerk

doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2010.102.106

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Oral Administration of Gelatin Hydrolysate Reduces Clinical Signs of Canine Osteoarthritis in a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Authors:

A.C. Beynen | H.W. Van Geene | H.V. Grim | P. Jacobs | T. Van der Vlerk

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.102-106

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396256

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2010.102.106

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Abstract:

 Problem statement: There are indications that the intake of gelatin hydrolysate has a beneficial impact on the clinical signs of osteoarthritis in dogs. Data from a controlled trial were required to substantiate these indications. Approach: A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with privately owned dogs was carried out to assess the efficacy of a preparation of gelatin hydrolysate in the treatment of osteoarthritis. With the use of a questionnaire, the clinical signs were evaluated by the owners. For a period of 8 weeks, the test dogs daily received 10 g of gelatin hydrolysate; as a placebo, soya protein isolate was used. The supplements were mixed with the diet; all dogs were fed on the same dry food. There were 15 dogs per treatment group. Results: The administration of gelatin hydrolysate significantly improved activity (vitality) and significantly reduced stiffness and lameness. Conclusion: Gelatin hydrolysate is commonly used as a component of human foods and is generally considered as safe. It is suggested that a dose of about 2.5% in a dry food would be beneficial for dogs with osteoarthritis.

Article Details

Oral Administration of Gelatin Hydrolysate Reduces Clinical Signs of Canine Osteoarthritis in a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Authors:

A.C. Beynen | H.W. Van Geene | H.V. Grim | P. Jacobs | T. Van der Vlerk

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.102-106

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396256

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2010.102.106

Dog

osteoarthritis

gelatin

hydrolysate

Issues

Article Details

Oral Administration of Gelatin Hydrolysate Reduces Clinical Signs of Canine Osteoarthritis in a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Authors: A.C. Beynen | H.W. Van Geene | H.V. Grim | P. Jacobs | T. Van der Vlerk

Publisher: Science Publications

Journal: American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.102-106

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2010

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001396256

pISSN: 1557-4563

DOI: 10.3844/ajavsp.2010.102.106

Dog

osteoarthritis

gelatin

hydrolysate

Issues

Authors:

A.C. Beynen | H.W. Van Geene | H.V. Grim | P. Jacobs | T. Van der Vlerk

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.102-106

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2010

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396256

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2010.102.106