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Comparative Study
. 1998 Oct;62(4):275-8.

The fatty acid profile of subcutaneous fat and blood plasma in pruritic dogs and dogs without skin problems

O Taugbøl  1 , B Baddaky-Taugbøl, K Saarem
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Comparative Study

The fatty acid profile of subcutaneous fat and blood plasma in pruritic dogs and dogs without skin problems

O Taugbøl et al. Can J Vet Res. 1998 Oct.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in subcutaneous fat and the relative amounts of PUFAs in plasma in two groups of dogs. Group 1 included dogs with a good skin and coat condition. Group 2 was comprised of dogs with pruritus and compatible clinical signs of atopy. The fatty acid composition of the total lipid fraction was analyzed by gas chromatography. In subcutaneous fat, the concentration of adrenic acid (22:4n-6) was lower in the group of pruritic dogs compared to dogs with healthy skin. The amount of dihomogammalinolenic acid (20:3n-6; DGLA) in plasma lipids from pruritic dogs was higher than in dogs without skin problems.

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