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 of the effect of Vitamin A supplementation in 3 dogs with skin lesions.

Study of the effect on Zn supplementation in a complete and balanced diet in adult dogs.

Patent the effect of bifido- and lactic-bacteria in skin and coat improving or maintaining the skin and coat.