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Essential Oils and Melatonin as Functional Ingredients in Dogs
Domingo Ruiz-Cano1, Ginés Sánchez-Carrasco1, Amina El-Mihyaoui2
1Alinatur Pet Food, S.L., Pol. Ind. Saprelorca, Lorca, 30817 Murcia, Spain.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|August 26, 2022
Summary
This review explores phytogenics like essential oils (EOs) and melatonin as functional ingredients for dogs. Their combined use in food and topically shows promise for managing stress, anxiety, and hair issues in pets.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Nutraceuticals
- Animal Health and Nutrition
- Phytogenic Compounds
Background:
- Nutraceuticals and functional ingredients are increasingly used in animal feed for health benefits.
- Phytogenics, natural compounds from plants, offer diverse chemical properties and applications.
- Essential oils (EOs) and melatonin are key phytogenic compounds with therapeutic potential in pets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review relevant phytogenics, focusing on essential oils and melatonin for dogs.
- To discuss their characteristics, applications in food and topical products, and regulatory aspects.
- To explore the combined use of EOs and melatonin for pet health and well-being.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of scientific studies on phytogenics in canine nutrition.
- Analysis of chemical properties, physiological effects, and therapeutic applications of EOs and melatonin.
- Examination of regulatory frameworks for functional ingredients in pet food and topical products.
Main Results:
- Phytogenics, including polyphenols, isoprenoids, and alkaloids, offer significant health benefits for dogs.
- Essential oils and melatonin show efficacy in managing stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and alopecia.
- Combined application of EOs and melatonin in food supplements and topicals presents innovative therapeutic strategies.
Conclusions:
- Essential oils and melatonin are valuable nutraceuticals for canine health, with broad application potential.
- The synergistic use of EOs and melatonin offers promising solutions for common pet dysfunctions.
- Further research into combined phytogenic and melatonin therapies can advance veterinary care for pets.
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