July 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Sodium hyaluronate and eggshell membrane improve Ragdoll cats' skin and coat health.
October 2025 in “Animals” Blue light masks improved coat condition and energy in horses with PPID.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Camelina oil can improve dog coat quality like flaxseed and canola oils.
September 2025 in “Animals” Organic trace minerals can temporarily improve cat hair health and reduce hair loss.
March 1996 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Increasing dietary zinc improves dog coat quality.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The hydrogel with neem and tridax extracts effectively treats seborrheic dermatitis.
November 2016 in “Zoo biology” Adding more vegetables and fruits improved capybaras' coat quality and health.
10 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” Tamarind seed coats have strong antioxidant properties and could be used in health products and food preservatives.
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June 2024 in “Animals” Genes like MC1R, TYR, MITF, ASIP, and KIT determine horse and donkey coat colors and affect breeding and health.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
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April 2019 in “International journal of scientific research in biological science” Tridax procumbens is a widely used medicinal plant with many health benefits.
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January 2005 Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
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July 2005 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
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December 2019 in “The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Zinc deficiency harms goat health and can cause economic losses.
August 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” The buffy coat method yields higher TGF-β1 levels in PRP, especially in males.
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December 2018 in “Veterinary dermatology” The hair coat disorder in Schipperkes is similar to Alopecia X and involves increased androstenedione levels and hair cycle arrest.
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March 2019 in “Acta histochemica” Angiotensin II is found at higher levels in black sheep skin and may influence coat color.
1 citations
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February 2005 in “OakTrust (Texas A&M University Libraries)” Diet B improved dogs' skin and hair condition.
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” Nutritional deficiencies in cows lead to health issues like poor coat, low fertility, and reduced productivity.
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair dyes like henna and beetroot are safer but have limited colors and may fade easily.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Biology” Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
January 2013 in “INTAS POLIVET” Vitamin A supplements improved skin and health issues in dogs.
September 2012 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy animal skin and hair.
20 citations
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August 1979 in “PubMed” Adding zinc to marmosets' water improved their health, indicating their diet lacked enough zinc.
14 citations
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March 1995 in “Journal of cell science” SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
3 citations
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February 1992 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” The farm-raised blue fox had a delayed winter coat cycle and abnormal hormone levels, but its hair growth and hormone changes were still linked.
January 2021 in “Research journal for veterinary practitioners” The document does not determine if essential fatty acids improve rabbit skin health.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
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January 2007 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” A horse's sudden hair loss was caused by an allergic reaction to a coat conditioning powder.