USE OF MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACID COMPOUNDS FOR CONTROLLING THE BODY WEIGHT OF A DOG OR A CAT

摘要

Use of a compound of the general formula (I), COOH-CHR-(CH2)m-CH=CH-(CH2)n-CH3 (I), wherein R can be any group with a molecular weight from 14 to 200 Da, m and n are independently selected from an integer of 0 to 15, and the double bond is in cis or trans configuration or a mixture thereof, or a veterinary acceptable salt, ester or glyceride thereof, for controlling body weight in a pet selected from the group consisting of a dog and a cat.