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
    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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