Zinc fulfills multiple functions in the body and a balanced diet is necessary to avoid possible deficiencies. A sampling was carried out in 82 canines from 10 jurisdictions of the City of Buenos Aires with the objective of determining serum zinc levels and evaluating if there are significant...

This study was conducted to evaluate the various causes and prevalence of various dermatological disorders that induce alopecia in dogs during the period from July 2019 to June 2021. Out of 485 from 2225 (21.7%) dog cases reported in clinic of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University in...

Zinc is an essential trace element, required for enzymatic, structural, and regulatory functions. As body reserves are scarce, an adequate zinc status relies on proper dietary supply and efficient homeostasis. Several biomarkers have been proposed that enable the detection of poor zinc status, but...

Wild mammalian species, including bats, constitute the natural reservoir of betacoronavirus (including SARS, MERS, and the deadly SARS-CoV-2). Different hosts or host tissues provide different cellular environments, especially different antiviral and RNA modification activities that can alter RNA...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the macronutrients composition, fatty acid and amino acid profiles, and essential minerals content of all vegan foods for dogs and cats available in the Brazilian market, and to compare results with FEDIAF (2019) and AAFCO (2019) recommendations. Four...

Background - Although zinc responsive dermatosis is typically a disorder of Arctic breed dogs, this study identifies similar cutaneous lesions on the face and pressure points of Boston terrier dogs. Hypothesis/Objectives - To document the clinical and histological features of localized...

A review on the significant role of zinc in canine nutrition was presented highlighting the bioavailability of different sources of zinc, nutritional factors affecting zinc absorption, effects of zinc deficiency, and the role of zinc in improving the quality of the dog's hair and skin.

Zinc-responsive dermatosis is a rare skin disease that in the dog is clinically divided into two groups: syndrome I and syndrome II. Syndrome I is seen in dogs of all ages with well-balanced diets and occurs primarily in northern breeds (Siberian husky, Alaskan malamute and Samoyed), although...

Sporting dog owner should realize that proper nutrition is one of the most important factors influencing the sports results achieved by the dog. In addition to the increased demand for energy and basic nutrients, particular attention should be paid to the adequate supply of vitamins and minerals,...