June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different diets change the fat composition in mouse skin, often reducing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
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June 2021 in “Primates” Wild geladas in crop areas show less grooming and aggression.
February 2026 in “Animals” Methionine supplementation in low-protein diets improves growth, fur quality, and gut health in blue foxes.
May 2025 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Different diets had little effect on guinea pigs' hair and health.
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October 2003 in “PubMed” Low protein diets cause severe health issues in rats, but high protein diets can reverse these effects.
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September 1977 in “Lipids” Gerbils on a fat-deficient diet had altered fatty acid levels, hair loss, reduced sperm, and lower body weight.
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November 1997 in “Veterinary Research Communications”
Eating less calories, focusing on complex carbs, and reducing fats can help manage type II diabetes.
October 2024 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Sika deer shoulder hair is good for analysis.
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August 2022 in “International journal of biological and chemical sciences” Iodine-deficient diets and antithyroid substances affected rat growth and behavior, but most adapted with positive weight gain.
October 1993 in “Proceedings of The Nutrition Society” Dietary choices, especially fat type, can influence health.
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February 2005 in “OakTrust (Texas A&M University Libraries)” Diet B improved dogs' skin and hair condition.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” A special diet can significantly reduce skin problems in dogs.
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January 1993 Zinc is crucial for animal health, and diets often need zinc supplements to prevent deficiency.
November 2014 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” Eating fish is healthy but can be risky due to toxins like mercury.
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October 2020 in “Animal Bioscience” Using cans with beans improves Rex rabbits' growth, meat quality, and hair follicle density.
December 2023 in “Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology” A zinc-deficient diet stunted growth and affected organs in mice, with C57BL/6J mice showing more severe symptoms.
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April 1971 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” Switching flying squirrels' diet from seeds to mouse chow restored their hair.
A high-fat diet caused severe health problems in female macaques but was reversible with a normal diet, while male macaques reacted differently.
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November 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” Following the DASH diet reduces mortality risk in hypertensive adults.
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January 2006 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” Fish meal in Pakistan is often adulterated and needs better quality control for poultry use.
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September 2016 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Eating less and exercising more, with personalized diet plans and realistic goals, can lead to weight loss and better health, but more research is needed for long-term success.
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August 1978 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Feeding steers only Leucaena leucocephala causes severe health issues and poor weight gain.
March 1995 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Zinc is absorbed better in dogs when supplied as a chelate with amino acids.
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November 2023 in “Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health” Combining a plant-based diet with emotional intelligence can lower BMI and bad cholesterol.
May 2025 in “VETERINARY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND NATURE MANAGEMENT” Poor-quality feed and low vitamin A cause reproductive issues in nutrias.
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August 2010 in “The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice” Insulinomas and adrenocortical tumors are common in older ferrets, diagnosed with blood tests and ultrasounds, and treated with medications or surgery.
March 1995 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Dogs absorb zinc better from amino acid-chelated sources than inorganic ones.