Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dietary supplements of vitamins E and C and beta-carotene reduce oxidative stress in cats with renal insufficiency.
- Journal:
- Veterinary research communications
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Yu, S & Paetau-Robinson, I
- Affiliation:
- Hill's Science and Technology Center · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Oxidative stress may contribute to the progression of chronic renal failure. In this study, cats with spontaneous renal insufficiency were fed a dry cat food supplemented with the antioxidants vitamins E and C, and beta-carotene for 4 weeks. When compared with healthy cats, cats with renal insufficiency had a tendency to oxidative stress. The antioxidant supplements significantly reduced DNA damage in cats with renal insufficiency as evidenced by reduced serum 8-OHdG and comet assay parameters. Therefore, supplements of vitamins E and C and beta-carotene as antioxidants may be beneficial to cats with renal disease.
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