Essential Oils and Melatonin as Functional Ingredients in Dogs

August 2022 in “ Animals ”

Domingo Ruiz-Cano, Ginés Sánchez-Carrasco, Amina El Mihyaoui, Marino B. Arnao

essential oils melatonin seasonal alopecia hair regrowth skin health EOs

Studysummary This review discusses the potential use of essential oils and melatonin as nutraceuticals in dogs, highlighting their promising applications for addressing conditions like stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and alopecia.

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