Uso de suplementação com ômega-3 em cadela obesa com hipertrigliceridemia e hipercolesterolemia: relato de caso
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Obesity in dogs is commonly associated with metabolic changes, such as dyslipidemia, which can predispose to cardiovascular diseases, pancreatitis, endocrine disorders, and others, compromising the quality and life expectancy of these animals. This report describes the case of an obese Dachshund with hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia, treated at a veterinary school clinic, in Rio de Janeiro. The animal received supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA + DHA) for 30 days. Significant improvements in serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels were observed, with no adverse effects. Omega-3 has proven to be an effective therapeutic tool in managing obesity associated with dyslipidemia in dogs, reinforcing the importance of nutraceutical support in the treatment of these conditions.
Institution: Universidade Iguaçu
Language: Portuguese
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220153202