Longevity Science · Research summary
Skin & coat observations in dogs
← Longevity Science · Canine observations · 2023
Researchers reported hair regrowth, improved coat shine and reduced hair fall during monthly assessments of dogs receiving equine placental extract.
Dogs with hair loss; no separate comparator group identified in the methods.
What the researchers observed
The authors report improvements in hair regrowth and coat condition after supplementation, with monthly clinical assessments.
How this connects to your routine
Ingredient-level observations cannot establish the effectiveness of every product. Research dosing is not a replacement for the product label.
Understanding the study
- Study design: Treated cohort with repeated assessments
- Participants or model: 30 client-owned dogs with non-specific alopecia
- Preparation: A JBP research preparation supplied in 2 mL nebules. The study regimen differs from the current retail label directions.
What this study cannot tell us
Although the introduction calls this a randomised controlled study, the methods describe all 30 dogs receiving the extract and do not identify a separate comparator group. We therefore describe it as a treated cohort. Assessment methods and the mixed causes of hair loss limit interpretation.
Read the original research
Efficacy studies of equine placental extract on canine alopecia
K. Satish Kumar, V. Surya Prasad, V.V.V. Amruth Kumar and K. Mohanambal
The Pharma Innovation Journal · 12(3):1163–1167 · 2023
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Research relationships
The paper identifies the research product as developed by Japan Bio Products.
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Research findings depend on the preparation, species and study design. These summaries provide context for informed conversations with your veterinarian; research doses do not replace product label directions.