Review of the definition, diagnostic and pathophysiology of canine allergic dermatitis. It also give advice of how to manage nutritionally these cases and how to monitoring them in the long term.
Information is provided on the capacity of dogs to metabolize omega-3 fatty acids (FA). Also there is a review on the effects of omega-3 FA on skin and coat, inflammatory responses, and neurologic development in puppies.
Many investigationshave studied the use of fatty acids in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies, seborrhea, atopic dermatitis, cardiovascular, neoplastic, ocular and musculoskeletal diseases of dogs.These studies proposed that fatty acid supplements can alter the types of eicosanoids produced, and therefore, the response in these situaions.
Study the effects of six diets with different starch sources (cassava flour, brewer's rice, corn, sorghum, peas or lentils) on dog food digestibility and glycemic and insuline response.
Purina: Your Pet, Our Passion
