| abstract |
A method for diagnosing inflammatory conditions in dogs, particularly arthritis and joint pain, is provided. A method comprising measuring an inflammatory biomarker, wherein an increase in blood level of the biomarker is correlated with a decrease in inflammation and a decrease in blood level is correlated with an increase in level in tissue. Further, a method of treating or suppressing inflammation comprising providing a diet comprising one or more of increased levels of DHA, EPA, vitamin C, vitamin E, and / or L-carnitine. [Selection figure] None |