A multicenter randomized controlled trial of medium-chain triglyceride dietary supplementation on epilepsy in dogs

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Authors

Benjamin‐Andreas Berk · Royal Veterinary College

Tsz Hong Law · Royal Veterinary College

Rowena M. A. Packer · Royal Veterinary College

Annette Wessmann · University of Derby

Andrea Bathen‐Nöthen · WEK Tierarzt

Tarja S. Jokinen · University of Helsinki

Anna Knebel ·

Abstract

These data show antiseizure properties of an MCT-DS compared to a control oil and support former evidence for the efficacy of MCTs as a nutritive, management option for a subpopulation of drug-resistant dogs with epilepsy.

Topics & Keywords

Diet and metabolism studies Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Epilepsy research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Volume 34, Issue 3, pp. 1248-1259

DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15756

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