METHOD FOR DECREASING CARTILAGE DAMAGE IN DOGS
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Abstract
A method for modulating enzymatic degradation of articular cartilage in a dog comprises administering to the dog an enzymatic degradation modulating effective amount of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), for example as a component of a food composition. By practice of the method in a dog having arthritis, mobility of the dog can be increased, weight bearing in an arthritic limb can be increased, and/or pain associated with arthritis can be reduced.
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19. A method for modulating enzymatic degradation of articular cartilage in a dog, the method comprising administering to the dog a food composition comprising:
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an enzymatic degradation modulating effective amount of eicosapentaenoic acid wherein the concentration of eicosapentaenoic acid is at a concentration of at least 0.4 wt. %; and a total omega-3 fatty acid content of at least about 3.5 wt. % on a dry matter basis. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29)
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