Dog Health & Care

Cancer Link: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Hypothyroidism

Studies suggest a possible link between Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Hypothyroidism and Cancer.

By Jackie Brown

, July 23, 2019

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Dogs with hypothyroidism and dogs who received omega-3 fatty acid supplements might be at less risk for developing a specific type of lymphoma called T-zone lymphoma (TZL). In a study published in March in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Colorado State University researchers looked at the health history of 350 older Golden Retrievers. Of all the breeds, Golden Retrievers have the highest incidence of TZL (about one-third of all cases). Dogs who ever received omega-3 fatty acid supplements in their lifetime, as well as those who were diagnosed with hypothyroidism, were associated with decreased odds of developing TZL.

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Jackie Brown

Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian's Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet magazines, including Dog World, Natural Dog, Puppies 101, Kittens 101 and the Popular Cats Series. Prior to starting her career in publishing, Jackie spent eight years working in veterinary hospitals where she assisted veterinarians as they treated dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, birds and one memorable lion cub. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two sons and miniature poodle Jäger. Reach her at jackiebrownwriter.wordpress.com.

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