Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Effects of two fatty acid diets on dog skin allergies
By Boehm, Teresa M S A et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2021·Ludwig Maximilian University.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical effects of 2 commercially available diets on canine atopic dermatitis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with atopic dermatitis (a common skin condition) was fed two different diets to see which one helped their symptoms better. Over 12 weeks, both diets showed some improvement in skin lesions, itching, and coat quality. While neither diet was significantly better than the other, pet owners may find that switching to an EFA-enriched diet can help manage their dog's skin issues. If your dog is struggling with itching or skin problems, discussing dietary options with your vet could be beneficial.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a common skin disease in dogs. Prior studies were able to determine beneficial effects of essential fatty acids (EFA) on the clinical signs of CAD. The aim of this study was set to evaluate the effects of a newly designed, EFA-enriched diet on the clinical signs of CAD compared to another EFA-enriched diet. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this prospective, randomized, double-blinded study, 31 privately owned dogs with atopic dermatitis received either the control diet (diet A, Hill's Prescription Diet™ d/d™ Salmon & Rice, n = 17) or the test diet (diet B, Veterinary HPM™ Dermatology Support D1, Virbac, n = 14) for 12 weeks. At the beginning of the study as well as after 4, 8 and 12 weeks, skin lesions and pruritus were evaluated via validated scores and the administered medication was documented. At the same time, the dogs' coat quality was evaluated via a distinct scoring system. In both groups, a total of 7 dogs each completed the entire study. RESULTS: After 12 weeks, there was a mild improvement in lesion scores, pruritus and coat quality with both diets. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In this study, both diets improved the patients' skin lesions pruritus and coat quality.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34425605/