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Manfredi S, Di Ianni F, Di Girolamo N, Canello S, Gnudi G, Guidetti G, Miduri F, Fabbi M, Daga E, Parmigiani E, Centenaro S, Volta A. Effect of a commercially available fish-based dog food enriched with nutraceuticals on hip and elbow dysplasia in growing Labrador retrievers. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE VETERINAIRE 2018; 82:154-158. [PMID: 29755196 PMCID: PMC5914087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia in a group of growing Labrador retrievers fed a fish-based diet enriched with nutraceuticals with chondroprotective properties. The puppies ranged from 3 to 12 mo of age and were divided into 2 groups, each fed a different diet. The control diet consisted of a high quality, chicken-based dog food, while the test diet was a fish-based dog food, enriched with nutraceuticals. Hip and elbow joints were radiographed and scored at 6 and 12 mo of age. Overall, 42 dogs completed the study. At 12 mo of age, no differences were found between the groups in the prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia, although dogs fed the fish-based food enriched with nutraceuticals had a less severe grade of osteoarthritis at 12 mo. It was concluded that the fish-based diet with nutraceuticals did have beneficial effects on the development of severe osteoarthritis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sabrina Manfredi
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Nicola Di Girolamo
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Sergio Canello
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Giacomo Gnudi
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Gianandrea Guidetti
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Francesca Miduri
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Martina Fabbi
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Eleonora Daga
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Enrico Parmigiani
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Sara Centenaro
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
| | - Antonella Volta
- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Parma, Via del Taglio 10, 43100 Parma, Italy (Manfredi, Di Ianni, Gnudi, Miduri, Fabbi, Daga, Parmigiani, Volta); Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini, 51/53, 00137 Rome, Italy (Di Girolamo); Forza10 USA Corporation, Research and Development Department, 6450 Kingspointe Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32819, USA (Canello); Sanypet, Research and Development Department, Via Austria 3, 35023 Bagnoli di Sopra, Padua, Italy (Guidetti, Centenaro)
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