Fish oil supplementation maintains adequate plasma arachidonate in cats, but similar amounts of vegetable oils lead to dietary arachidonate deficiency from nutrient dilution

Angell, Rebecca; McClure, Melena K.; Bigley, Karen E.; Bauer, John E.

doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2012.03.008

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“…In the present study, the ARA levels in the AOCED‐treated groups were comparable to the control in both generations indicating that no ARA deficiency was observed. It has been reported previously that supplementation of feline diets with oils rich in EPA and DHA can cause ARA deficiency in cats due to the dietary dilution especially if the basal diet meets only the minimum ARA requirement (Angell, McClure, Bigley, & Bauer, ). In contrast, dietary supplementation with both fish oil and ARA did not lead to the plasma ARA reductions in cats (Angell et al, ).…”

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“…It has been reported previously that supplementation of feline diets with oils rich in EPA and DHA can cause ARA deficiency in cats due to the dietary dilution especially if the basal diet meets only the minimum ARA requirement (Angell, McClure, Bigley, & Bauer, ). In contrast, dietary supplementation with both fish oil and ARA did not lead to the plasma ARA reductions in cats (Angell et al, ). This was confirmed in the present study, when animals received 0.16%–0.22% ARA (w% as dry matter basis) in their diets either from the base diet or from AOCED (Food composition, Table S1).…”

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Safety of Algal Oil Containing EPA and DHA in cats during gestation, lactation and growth

Vuorinen

Bailey-Hall²,

Karagiannis

et al. 2020

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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Algal Oil Containing EPA and DHA (AOCED) at approximately 50% was developed as a sustainable n−3 fatty acid source. AOCED was incorporated in diets at dose levels of 0%, 0.75%, 1.5% and 3.0% (w/w) and administered to healthy domestic shorthair female cats starting two weeks before mating, then during mating, gestation, lactation and to their kittens until they reached 32 weeks of age. The diets were made isocaloric and met the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutrient requirements of cats for growth and reproduction. Dietary AOCED treatment did not affect the overall health, physiological parameters, food consumption and body weights of the queens and their kittens. No AOCED‐related changes in haematology, coagulation or clinical chemistry parameters were observed in either generation when compared to control cats. Plasma levels of EPA and DHA were dose‐dependently increased in both generations, demonstrating bioavailability of the fatty acids. In this study, safety of AOCED at levels up to 3.0% in the diet was demonstrated in cats with administration starting in utero and until kittens reached 32 weeks of age. Bioavailability of EPA and DHA in cats supports use of AOCED as a source of EPA and DHA for feline growth and reproduction.

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Safety of Algal Oil Containing EPA and DHA in cats during gestation, lactation and growth

Vuorinen

Bailey-Hall²,

Karagiannis

et al. 2020

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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Nutritional Management of Skin Diseases

Outerbridge,

Owens

2023

Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition

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Effects of the Dietary Fat Concentration and Fatty Acid Pattern on the Urine Composition, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility, and Selected Blood Values of Healthy Adult Cats

Paßlack,

Müller,

Büttner

et al. 2024

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Background/Objectives: The dietary fat concentration and fatty acid profile can influence various aspects of the feline organism. This study examined their effects on the urine composition, apparent nutrient digestibility, and selected blood variables. Methods: Ten healthy adult cats (46.6 ± 14.1 months old, initial body weight 4.99 ± 0.91 kg) received a low-fat basic diet with or without the addition of sunflower oil, fish oil, or lard in a randomized crossover design. The oil and lard were added to the daily amount of food at 0.5 or 1 g/kg body weight of the cats. At the end of each 3-week feeding period, urine, feces, and fasting blood samples were collected. Results: The results demonstrated only small effects of the dietary fat concentration and source on the urine composition of the cats. In addition, the apparent nutrient digestibility was unaffected by the dietary treatments. The supplementation with fish oil, but not sunflower oil or lard, lowered the triglycerides and increased the total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations in the plasma of the cats (p < 0.05). However, these blood values were within the physiological reference ranges among all groups. Conclusions: It can be concluded that the dietary fat content and fatty acid profile did not adversely affect the urine composition or nutrient digestibility in healthy adult cats. The lipid metabolism of the animals was modulated by the supplementation with fish oil, a relevant source of n-3 fatty acids. The observed triglyceride-lowering effect should be further investigated in clinical studies.

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Fish oil supplementation maintains adequate plasma arachidonate in cats, but similar amounts of vegetable oils lead to dietary arachidonate deficiency from nutrient dilution

Cited by 3 publications

References 35 publications

Safety of Algal Oil Containing EPA and DHA in cats during gestation, lactation and growth

Safety of Algal Oil Containing EPA and DHA in cats during gestation, lactation and growth

Nutritional Management of Skin Diseases

Effects of the Dietary Fat Concentration and Fatty Acid Pattern on the Urine Composition, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility, and Selected Blood Values of Healthy Adult Cats

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