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Study on Resp-Aid Effect on Cat & Dog Asthma

Clinical Trials & Research 3 min read
pug looking sad because of dog asthma

We are excited to announce our collaborative clinical research with the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Calgary, focusing on NHV Resp-Aid and its effect on cat and dog asthma. Our in-house vet, Dr. Amanda Nascimento, led the research.

What is Cat & Dog Asthma?

Before all else, let’s first define this condition. Asthma is a serious form of respiratory disease-causing high mortality in the world. Resp-Aid, on the other hand, is an innovative proprietary formula developed by NHV Natural Pet Products to support respiratory disorders and bronchial infections.

The lungs from asthmatic animals treated with Resp-Aid showed considerably less inflammation and histopathology.

The blend is composed of 9 herbs: Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfar), Marshmallow (Althaea officilanes), Plantain (Pantago major), Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus), Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) and Licorice (Gycyrrhiza glabra), Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Myrrh (Commiphora momol). These herbs have traditional been for respiratory treatments such as asthma to reduce coughing and phlegm/mucous production. They are also known to have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. However, the effects of these herbs in this formula for asthma have not been scientifically studied.

Research Objective, Material and Method

Based on the theoretical benefits of Resp-Aid, we conducted a series of studies to explore the efficacy, safety and mechanism of action of Resp-Aid. We hypothesized the treatment with Resp-Aid can alter pulmonary immune responses.

graph for cat and dog asthma study  with NHV Resp-Aid

Therefore, to study this, we treated asthmatic and non-asthmatic animals with Resp-Aid.

graph for cat and dog asthma study  with NHV Resp-Aid

They received 1 drop of Resp-Aid twice daily for 7 days. On day 7 of the treatment with Resp-Aid whole body plethysmography chambers* (WBP) were utilized measuring airway hyperresponsiveness** (AHR). Also, they are monitored for respiratory airflow. For understanding inflammatory differences between the groups, after the treatment with Resp-Aid bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and lungs where examined.

*an instrument that measures the changes in volume within the organ

**a characteristic feature of asthma and consists of an increased sensitivity of the airways

Here Is What The Researchers Found:

result for cat and dog asthma study  with NHV Resp-Aid

Asthmatic animals that received Resp-Aid had lower AHR (They could breath better) compared to asthmatic animals that did not receive Resp-Aid (P<0.05).

Asthmatic animals that received Resp-Aid had lower total leukocytes (inflammatory cells) compared to asthmatic animals that did not receive Resp-Aid (P<0.05).

The lungs from asthmatic animals treated with Resp-Aid showed considerably less inflammation and histopathology compared with asthmatic animals’ lungs that did not receive Resp-Aid.

All in all, this data shows that Resp-Aid alleviates asthma. It may be a potential target for therapeutic intervention in allergic lung disease or asthma or other pulmonary infections.


If you have any questions about cat and dog asthma or anything else, contact our team of pet experts! We are happy to help.

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Published: July 12, 2019

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