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Neurologic and retinal development in puppies

Grade AStrong canine evidenceSave claim
Ingredient: DHA · omega

Plain-language summary

Diets enriched with DHA improve trainability and visual acuity in puppies.

About the ingredient

What it is

A long-chain omega-3 fatty acid.

Why it's used

Supports cognitive and neural function.

Also known as: Docosahexaenoic acid

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • Docosahexaenoic acid–enriched formula and puppy trainability
    Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition · 2012
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    Study summary
    Moderate quality
    Design score 6/11
    Design
    RCT
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Controlled comparison group (per recorded study design)
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Randomized trial design
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • Sample size not recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: Improved trainability and reversal learning

Products in our catalog with DHA (0)

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