Thyroid and Lipid Status in Guide Dogs During Training: Effects of Dietary Protein and Fat Content

Thyroid and Lipid Status in Guide Dogs During Training: Effects of Dietary Protein and Fat Content

Nutrition plays a leading role that most influences thyroid response and energetic metabolism. Aim was to compare the effect of diet on thyroid and lipid status in guide dogs during a 12-weeks training period. Eight Labrador Retrievers were divided into two groups homogeneous for sex, age, body weig...

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Main Authors: Biagina Chiofalo, Esterina Fazio, Salvatore Cucinotta, Cristina Cravana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
guide dog
dietary protein/fat ratio
training
thyroid hormones
lipid panel
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/9/597

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