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Evaluation of the Topical use of Essential Fatty Acids in Rabbits with Skin Disorders

| Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids are used in animals for the management of various diseases, many of which are inflammatory in nature. In recent years, the use of essential fatty acids in dermatological conditions has gained interest. The objective of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of a commercial topical solution, composed of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and -6) and natural extracts, in 30 New Zealand rabbits with signs of dry skin, opaque/brittle coat, excessive hair loss, desquamation, and/or bad odor, of both sexes and an average weight of 2.5 kg. The rabbits were randomly divided into 2 groups; 15 were treated with the mousse topical solution, composed of hemp oil, essential fatty acids (omega-3 and -6), niaouli essential oil, lichen extract, calming extract from pumpkin seeds, saponaria root extract, and green apple lipoamino acids. The product was applied twice a week for 5 weeks. The rabbits were evaluated on days 1, 14, 28, and 35. From day 14, there were significant differences between the topical treatment group and the control group (no topical application). There was an improvement in the skin conditions, with a reduction in hair loss, as well as a decrease in bad odor and desquamation. In the same way, a statistically significant association between the groups was observed from day 14. Topical therapy with essential fatty acids and natural extracts can offer an effective alternative for the successful treatment of skin disorders in rabbits.