ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023
The Supplementation of Docosahexaenoic Acid-Concentrated Fish Oil Enhances Cognitive Function in Puppies.
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- Human Milk Bioactive Compounds and Psychomotor Outcomes in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2026Pooled it
- Nutritional Evaluation of Commercial Dog and Cat Foods Based on Key Nutrient Requirements.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- PUFA-rich oil supplement improves hair condition of cats and dogs.Open veterinary journal · 2026Article
- Changes in the Fatty Acid Composition and Antioxidant Properties in Mono-Protein Commercial Dry Dog Foods During Storage.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sulfo-phospho-vanillin method for screening Aurantiochytrium strains with high docosahexaenoic acid levels.AMB Express · 2025Article
- Effects of algal oil as an alternative to fish oil in feline foods on serum concentrations of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.Journal of animal science · 2025Article
- Roles of Nutrients in the Brain Development, Cognitive Function, and Mood of Dogs and Cats.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has an important role in brain development and functionality. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of DHA-concentrated fish oil on the cognitive function of puppies. Twelve 3-month-old puppies were included, blocked by breed and randomly distributed into two groups: the Control Group (CG), without supplementation, and the Experimental Group (EG), supplemented with 40 mg DHA/kg BW/day. The object discrimination test was used, with a normal stage (NS) and a reverse stage (RS), and blood samples were collected to evaluate the serum polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentration and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) before (T0) and 30 (T1), 60 (T2) and 90 (T3) days after beginning the study. For the NS, there were effects of treatment (
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