Zinc in Dog Nutrition, Health and Disease: A Review

Zinc is an essential trace element, required for enzymatic, structural, and regulatory functions. As body reserves are scarce, an adequate zinc status relies on proper dietary supply and efficient homeostasis. Several biomarkers have been proposed that enable the detection of poor zinc status, but m...

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Main Authors: Ana Margarida Pereira, Margarida R. G. Maia, António José Mira Fonseca, Ana Rita Jordão Cabrita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dog
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/4/978