Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
EPA and DHA supplements help dogs and cats with allergies
By Magalhães TR et al.·2021·Department of Veterinary Sciences·View original on Europe PMC →
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Original publication title: Therapeutic Effect of EPA/DHA Supplementation in Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Companion Animal Diseases: A Systematic Review.
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Plain-English summary
Dogs and cats suffering from various health issues, including skin allergies, joint problems, and heart disease, may benefit from omega-3 fatty acid supplements like EPA and DHA. Studies show that these supplements can help improve conditions such as allergic dermatitis in cats and osteoarthritis in dogs, as well as support pets with chronic heart failure and lymphoma. While the results are promising, more high-quality research is needed to confirm these benefits. Overall, adding omega-3 supplements to your pet's diet could be a helpful option for managing their health issues.
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Abstract
<h4>Background/aim</h4>The aim of this study is to identify and describe randomized controlled studies evaluating the therapeutic effect of EPA and DHA supplementation in companion animal diseases.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted in PubMed database and the information collected was summarized and evaluated according to the risk of bias, using the revised Cochrane tool (RoB2).<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-three studies were eligible for inclusion: twenty performed in dogs and three in cats. A therapeutic benefit was found in canine allergic dermatitis, haircoat disorder, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, valvular disease, and canine and feline osteoarthritis. Dogs diagnosed with chronic heart failure and lymphoma and cats with allergic dermatitis also seem to benefit from supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, but studies with improved methodological quality are needed to strengthen this evidence.<h4>Conclusion</h4>EPA and DHA supplementation has proven benefits in the adjuvant treatment of various neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases in dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/33910819