| The importance of essential fatty acid evaluation and supplementation in feline diets. | |
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PMID: 3612677 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The importance of essential fatty acids and their supplementation in the diets of obligate carnivores should be an area of concern amongst veterinarians. Certain species of the Felinae have been shown to be obligate carnivores as a result of fatty acid desaturase enzyme deficiencies. Modern dietary practices of processing and pelleting foods can destroy the essential fatty acid (EFA) potency of these foods. Supplementation of the diet with oils high in EFA should be considered, and the possibility of EFA deficiency amongst domestic carnivores should not be overlooked. |
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Authors:
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B C Davidson; C S Traher |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the South African Veterinary Association Volume: 58 ISSN: 1019-9128 ISO Abbreviation: J S Afr Vet Assoc Publication Date: 1987 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-08-31 Completed Date: 1987-08-31 Revised Date: 2003-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503122 Medline TA: J S Afr Vet Assoc Country: SOUTH AFRICA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 39-41 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animal Feed
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standards* Animals Cats* Dietary Fats / administration & dosage* Fatty Acids, Essential / administration & dosage*, deficiency |
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0/Dietary Fats; 0/Fatty Acids, Essential |
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