Evaluating the efficacy of homeopathic drug treatment in canine distemper: Associated encephalitis

The present study was conducted during the period from February to September, 2024 at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, to evaluate the efficacy of Cicuta virosa a homeopathic drug on alleviating clinical signs and haemato-biochemical parameters in dogs with canine distemper (CD)-induced encephalitis. Twelve dogs of various age groups, confirmed with CD-associated neurological involvement, were randomly assigned into two treatment groups (n = 6 per group). Group I received oral supplementation of Cicuta virosa 30C drops in combination with a conventional treatment protocol, while Group II was treated with the conventional protocol alone. Clinical observations and haemato-biochemical analyses were performed to assess treatment outcomes. Group I showed significantly greater improvement in clinical signs and normalization of haemato-biochemical parameters compared to Group II, with statistical significance at p<0.01. The findings indicate that Cicuta virosa 30C, when used as an adjunct to standard therapy, may enhance recovery and improve clinical outcomes in dogs suffering from CD-induced encephalitis.