Guest guest Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 They are over the counter food supplements. EFA means essential fatty acids. That means your child needs them, like a vitamin, and most children do not get enough in their standard American children's diets. Peace, Kathy E. Kathleen_E@... > Hi, > I'd like to know if the fatty acids(Pro EFA etc) are over the counter or prescription. I would really like to try them on my son, and from all I have read from the postings, they are good for us even if they do not serve our specific needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Sherry There is more on EFAs here http://www.cherab.org/information/indexinformation.html#diet And about your quote " And, yes, dh and I take them as well - good for the heart, etc. " You, dh ...and " dp " too? Fish Oil Boosts Puppies' Learning Power By von Radowitz, Science Correspondent, PA News Fish oil can make puppies smarter and easier to train, it was claimed today. Animals fed diets with boosted levels of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, were significantly quicker to learn, researchers found. The nine-week-old pups spent five days being taught how to recognise shapes leading them to a food treat. Those fed a dry food laced with 10 times higher than normal amounts of DHA were much better at remembering the right way to turn in a T- shaped maze. Twice as many of the 19 puppies on the high-DHA diet achieved an 80% success rate than the 20 given lower doses of DHA. The research was carried out in Ohio, USA, by Eukanuba, a company that makes DHA-enriched pet food. Most dog foods contains some DHA in the form of fish oil or fish meal. The study compared the effect of this " normal " level and the much higher concentrations found in Eukanuba puppy food. DHA is one of the most abundant fatty acids in the brain, and thought to be vital for mental function. Its benefit to humans is well recognised and it is now added to many formula milks for human babies. Eukanuba claimed that having more trainable puppies could save owners up to £1,000 a year in behaviour correction fees. Spokesman said: " DHA has been praised as a wonder nutrient for infants, and this is the very first time that it's been found to boost healthy brain development in puppies too. " With puppies receiving enhanced DHA-levels demonstrating superior memories by being smarter, more trainable, this research has widespread implications for helping to establish optimal behaviour patterns. " British veterinary surgeon and dog behavioural expert Sara Heath said: " Enhancement of a puppy's cognitive development and exposure to various learning opportunities can maximise the potential for it to develop into an adult dog that can be readily welcomed as a member of society. " http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3359909 ===== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 All of the nicer pet stores carry a full line of supplements for dogs and cats. Omega 3s are a biggie. Glucosomine, too. MUCH cheaper than those marketed for humans. A dog with tons of ear wax has an Omega 3 deficiency. That is how I treated my son's sweet potato colored ear wax: Carlson's cod liver oil cleared it up within days. It was amazing. Sometimes reading veterinary journals brings new insights; they are much more proactive than pediatricians. Much more cautious, too. Our vet will not vaccinate young puppies, and they have also spread the vaccination schedule out over years instead of annual. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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