The potential for dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids in domestic animals.
The metabolism and clinical potential for dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) modifications using oil supplements containing n-3 and n-6 fatty acids are reviewed. Their use in such disorders as renal disease, inflammatory and immune-related disorders, and dermatological conditions in dogs and cats is discussed. The influence of n-3 fatty acid-rich rations on the endotoxin response in horses is described. Progress has been made toward understanding the clinical potential for PUFAs in these species. However, they have not yet been shown to be efficacious in any of the conditions investigated.
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843.
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D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000502:physiology*; D002415:Cats; D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004285:Dogs; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006736:Horses; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary
D004042:Dietary Fats, Unsaturated; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; D005395:Fish Oils