Effectiveness of apitoxin as a complementary treatment for pain management in dogs with musculoskeletal diseases

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Ronny Javier Loja Jaramillo
Edy Paul Castillo Hidalgo

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of apitoxin, obtained from bee stings (Apis mellifera), as a coadjuvant treatment in musculoskeletal diseases in domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), with the aim of improving the mobility of the animals. The research was carried out between August and December at the Veterinary Clinic "Entre Garras y Bigotes" in the city of Quito. Data were collected from 15 dogs of various breeds, ages and sexes, all with mobility problems and pain, evaluated using the Glasgow Pain Scale. The selected patients were divided into three groups: T1, which was administered carprofen 4.4 mg/kg every 24 hours for 5 days, together with three direct inoculations of apitoxin in the affected area every 48 hours for three occasions; T2, which received exclusively three stings of apitoxin in the affected area, every 48 hours for 3 occasions; and T3, which was administered exclusively carprofen 4.4 mg/kg every 24 hours for 5 days. Statistical analysis revealed that the T1 group experienced positive changes in functional evolution. However, when comparing the treatments and evaluation times (p=0.598), it was determined that, regardless of the treatment applied, a decrease in the signs of pain was observed.

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Loja Jaramillo , R. J., & Castillo Hidalgo, E. P. (2024). Effectiveness of apitoxin as a complementary treatment for pain management in dogs with musculoskeletal diseases. ConcienciaDigital, 7(1.2), 132-150. https://doi.org/10.33262/concienciadigital.v7i1.2.2932
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