Electroacupuncture-Induced Hematological and Biochemical Changes in Ovariohysterectomized Cats: The Role of Alkaline Phosphatase as a Biomarker

Abstract

This study aims to explore the effect of electroacupuncture on the role of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) as a biomarker of physiological function in sterile female cats while analyzing hematological parameters such as mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and differential leukocyte count.A total of nine sterile female cats were divided into three groups, namely P1 as a control without electroacupuncture stimulation, group 2 P2: sterile female cats were given electroacupuncture at points BL18, SP6, and SI3, and group three P3: cats were given electroacupuncture at points ST36, BL19, and LIV3 (=LR3).Electroacupuncture was administered five times at intervals of three days, with each session lasting 10minutes.Blood was taken after the last electroacupuncture session was completed.Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and followed by the Tukey Post Hoc test.The results of the analysis showed that ALP levels between the treatment groups were significantly different (P<0.05).There was no significant (P>0.05)difference in MCH, MCHC, or MCV levels.The differential leucocyte value was still within the normal range.The conclusion of this study showed that the administration of electroacupuncture, combined with specific acupuncture points, can potentially reduce ALP levels in sterile female cats.

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