Responses of dogs to dietary omega-3 fatty acids

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2007 Dec 1;231(11):1657-61. doi: 10.2460/javma.231.11.1657.

Abstract

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and other marine sources appear to be capable of modifying inflammatory and immune responses in dogs. Information is provided on the capacity of dogs to metabolize omega-3 fatty acids and the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on skin and coat, inflammatory responses, and neurologic development in puppies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology*
  • Animals
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / prevention & control
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / veterinary
  • Cholesterol / blood*
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Dogs
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / pharmacology
  • Hyperlipidemias / prevention & control
  • Hyperlipidemias / veterinary*
  • Kidney / drug effects
  • Kidney / physiology
  • Lipid Metabolism / drug effects
  • Lipid Metabolism / physiology

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Cholesterol