Dermaotogist Tested
Essential nutrients in the canine diet include: Macronutrients: amino acids (total protein) and essential fatty acids (fat) Amino acids: arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine Essential fatty acids: omega 6 (linoleic acid) and omega-3 (alpha linolenic acid [ALA], eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA], and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) fats Macrominerals: calcium, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium Trace elements: iodine, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc, and copper Vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Patients with epilepsy show low levels of GPX4 and GSH compared to healthy controls (Mueller et al., 2001)
In cases where absorption is poor, B12 may be given as an injection about once a month