THE POTENTIAL FOR DIETARY POLYUNSATURATED FATTY-ACIDS IN DOMESTIC-ANIMALS

The metabolism and clinical potential for dietary polyunsaturated fatt y acids (PUFAs) modifications using oil supplements containing n-3 and n-6 fatty acids are reviewed. Their use in such disorders as renal di sease, inflammatory and immune- related disorders, and dermatological conditions in dogs and cats is discussed. The influence of n-3 fatty a cid-rich rations on the endotoxin response in horses is described. Pro gress has been made toward understanding the clinical potential for PU FAs in these species. However, they have not yet been shown to be effi cacious in any of the conditions investigated.