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Double-blinded randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial of individualised homeopathic treatment of hyperthyroid cats
Feline hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in older cats for which homeopathic treatment has been advocated. A double-blinded, placebo-controlled randomised trial was performed to look for evidence of efficacy for the use of individualised homeopathy in the treatment of this disease. Using a case definition of a concentration of the thyroid hormone T4 >66 nmol/l, cats were randomised into two treatment arms. Either a placebo or a homeopathic treatment was given to each cat blindly. After 21 days, the T4 levels, weight (Wt) and heart rate (HR) were compared with pretreatment values. There were no sta...
Source: Veterinary Record - April 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Bodey, A. L., Almond, C. J., Holmes, M. A. Tags: Research Source Type: research