Patent ID: 8633246

Claim:
A method for restoring joint function in a dog having osteoarthritis, the method comprising administering a joint-function restoring amount of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to the dog in need thereof, the administering comprising feeding to the dog a diet comprising eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) at a concentration within a range of from about 0.4% to about 5.0% by weight, a total omega-3 fatty acid content within a range of from about 3.5% to about 8.0% by weight on a dry matter basis, and at least one of an omega-6 fatty acid, wherein the ration of total omega-3 fatty acids to total omega-6 fatty acids in the diet is 1 total omega-3 fatty acids to about 0.2 total omega-6 fatty acids, and wherein said diet is effective to restore joint function in said dog.