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Fatty acids such as DHA form part of the modified diets and dietary supplements that are used to treat canine and feline cognitive dysfunction<ref>Heath, S.E., Barabas, S., Craze, P.G., (2007) Nutritional supplementation in cases of canine cognitive dysfunction—A clinical trial

Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 105. 284–296.</ref>

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It should be noted that a homemade diet is not a balanced diet for long-term use, and although is not likely to cause a problem for the trial period of 1-2 weeks it should not be fed long term. A nutritionist should be consulted if it is decided to continue with a home-produced diet to ensure that it is nutritionally balanced and contains all the necessary components. Prescription renal diets are a nutritionally balanced alternative. With other foods it is important to looks for those which contain a good-quality protein in conservative amounts with a carbohydrate source which is easily digestible. Canned foods generally have fewer, or no preservatives and dry foods generally have most preservatives. If behaviour deteriorates when a commercial formulation is reintroduced other problems apart from solely the protein content should be considered.

==Prevention of Diet Associated Behavioural Problems==

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