Owner Reported Clinical Outcomes of a Homeopathic Proprietary Preparation for the Treatment of Upper Respiratory and Nasal Disorders in Companion Animals

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DOI: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000286

Volume 10, Issue 2

Abstract

Background: Nasal and upper respiratory conditions are frequent issues in dogs and cats, presenting symptoms like sneezing, nasal obstruction, and various types of discharge. These can result from allergies, infections, foreign objects, or anatomical factors. While many cases respond to treatment, underlying issues often cause relapses. The investigational product offers a potential new approach for managing these nasal and sinus diseases in companion animals. Objectives: The primary objective of this PRO (Patient Reported Outcome) study was to assess the efficacy and safety HomeoPet® Nose Relief in Upper Respiratory Tract Disease Symptoms. Methods: This study was done on patient-reported outcome (PRO) data collected via an internet questionnaire. It is a facilitator-driven survey similar to previous studies17,18,19. Results: The study included 221 real-world patients split over four small animal species, with dogs and cats being in the majority. Runny Nose 94 (44.76%), Sneezing 73 (34.76%), Watery eyes 55 (26.19%), Nasal blockage 35 (16.67%), Upper respiratory infection 17 (8.1%), 6 (2.86%), Cold 30 (14.29%), Allergies 20 (9.52%), Nasal discharge 93 (44.29%) and Sinusitis 8 (11.94%) cases p< 0.0000001. In 61 (29.05%) pets, the symptoms were constant, while 71 (33.81%) had intermittent symptoms. The ANOVA revealed that there was an extremely weak downhill relationship between the pet type and efficacy of the medicine (p

Keywords: Nasal Discharge; Rhinitis; Sinusitis; Sneezing; Upper Respiratory Tract Infection; URTI; Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis; Dyspnea; Airway Obstruction; Homeopathy; Ultra-dilute Preparations; Companion animals; Dogs; Cats

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