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How fatty acids, allergens, and shampoos affect itching in dogs
By Nesbitt, Gene H et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2004·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Correlations of fatty acid supplementation, aeroallergens, shampoo, and ear cleanser with multiple parameters in pruritic dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 72 dogs with itchy skin were given different diets that varied in fatty acid content to see if it would help reduce their itching. The study looked at various factors, including skin samples and allergy tests, but found that no specific diet made a significant difference in the dogs' symptoms. Instead, it highlighted that a comprehensive approach to managing skin problems, including using medicated shampoos and ear cleansers, is important for controlling itching. Overall, the dogs' itching was managed better with a combination of treatments rather than relying solely on diet changes.
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Abstract
Seventy-two pruritic dogs were fed one of four diets controlled for n-6:n-3 fatty acid ratios and total dietary intake of fatty acids. Multiple parameters were evaluated, including clinical and cytological findings, aeroallergen testing, microbial sampling techniques, and effects of an anti-fungal/antibacterial shampoo and ear cleanser. Significant correlations were observed between many clinical parameters, anatomical sampling sites, and microbial counts when data from the diet groups was combined. There were no statistically significant differences between individual diets for any of the clinical parameters. The importance of total clinical management in the control of pruritus was demonstrated.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15238557/