Question 1

What is Boswellia Serrata Extract used for?

Accepted Answer

Boswellia Serrata Extract is indicated for: Anti-inflammatory supplement, Osteoarthritis anti-inflammatory adjunct.

Question 2

What routes can Boswellia Serrata Extract be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Boswellia Serrata Extract dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Boswellia Serrata Extract dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Boswellia Serrata Extract a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Boswellia Serrata Extract is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Boswellia Serrata Extract?

Accepted Answer

Limited veterinary clinical data. Generally well tolerated. May interact with other anti-inflammatory drugs. GI upset possible at high doses.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Boswellia Serrata Extract?

Accepted Answer

Limited veterinary clinical data. Generally well tolerated. May interact with other anti-inflammatory drugs. GI upset possible at high doses.

Question 7

How does Boswellia Serrata Extract work?

Accepted Answer

Boswellic acids inhibit 5-lipoxygenase, reducing leukotriene synthesis. Anti-inflammatory and potential anti-neoplastic properties without GI side effects of NSAIDs.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	20–40 mg/kg	q24h	Weak	Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	10–20 mg/kg	q24h	Extrapolated	Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed

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Species with Boswellia Serrata Extract dosing data (2 dose rules)

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