Abstract

This pilot-study evaluated the toxicity and safety profile of two herbal products Souroubea spp Botanical Blend (SSBB) and Platanus Tree Bark (PTB) after oral administration to dogs at elevated doses for 28 days. SSBB and PTB botanicals are the major active ingredients of Sin Susto™, a novel natural product for the treatment of anxiety in dogs. Three healthy female dogs were administered elevated doses of either SSBB, PTB or a placebo and then monitored for the occurrence of any systemic and local adverse events. Data from this pilot-study revealed that SSBB and PTB had no untoward effects on the health of dogs and were deemed safe which enabled the design and execution of a larger controlled target safety and toxicology study for Sin Susto™.

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Title
Clinical Observations and Safety Profile of Oral Herbal Products, Souroubea and Platanus Spp; a Pilot-Toxicology Study in Dogs
Author
Villalobos, Pedro 1 ; Baker, John 2 ; Pablo Sanchez Vindas 3 ; Durst, Tony 4 ; Masic, Aleksandar 2 ; Arnason, John T 4 

 Veterinary Clinic Bethel Medical, San Jose, Costa Rica 
 Bioniche Animal Health, Belleville, Ontario, Canada 
 Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica 
 University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 
Pages
269-275
Publication year
2014
Publication date
2014
Publisher
De Gruyter Poland
ISSN
05678315
e-ISSN
18207448
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3155448049
Copyright
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