Effects of zinc and linoleic acid supplementation on the skin and coat quality of dogs receiving a complete and balanced diet

Veterinary Dermatology

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 277-284

  Marsh, Katrina A ^a   Ruedisueli, Frank L ^b   Coe, Sarah L ^a   Watson, Timothy D G ^a  

^a WALTHAM CENTRE FOR PET NUTRITION   (United Kingdom)

^b DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Coat condition; Gloss; Linoleic acid; Scale; Skin; Transepidermal water loss; Zinc

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 0034356442     PISSN: 09594493     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-3164.2000.00202.x     Document Type: Article

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