Innovative Nutraceutical Approach in the Treatment of Chronic Gingivostomatitis: Insights Gained from the Case

Year 2025, Volume: 5 Issue: 1, 10 - 14, 30.06.2025

Songül Erdoğan , Tahir Özalp , Hasan Erdoğan , Kerem Ural

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15755450

Abstract

A nine-year-old female domestic shorthair cat presented with lethargy, anorexia, recurrent severe oral lesions, and oral pain. The cat was diagnosed with FCGS associated with FIV infection. Management was followed with a nutraceutical supplement including primarily iodine and arginine. Over a 2.5-month period, significant clinical improvements were observed, including resolution of oral lesions, increased appetite, and improved activity levels. This case report highlighted the potential role of nutraceuticals as a treatment regime for managing FCGS in FIV-positive cats, particularly in cases resistant to traditional treatments.

Keywords

Arginine , Cat , Iodine , Stomatitis

Thanks

This case report abstract was presented at the 1st International Veterinary Internal Medicine Symposium titled "Nutritional Disorders and Cardiology in Cats and Dogs.

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