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What are the benefits of fish oil?
Fish oil can be beneficial to our pets. The Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can help ease joint pain, support a dogs heart health, help treat canine arthritis and chronic kidney disease, help support their immune system and even help prevent cancer.
Fish oil can also be beneficial to our pet’s skin. It helps keep your dogs coat shiny and silky, helps prevent itchy, flaky skin and can relieve a dogs allergies.
Consult your vet
You should always consult your vet before adding fish oil or any type of supplement to your dog’s diet. Fish Oil is high in Omega-3 fatty acids so your vet can help you decide whether your dog needs to take it long term or whether it should just be a occasional dietary boost.
Do Dog’s naturally produce Fish Oil?
Dogs do not produce fish Oil on their own so they must depend on their diet to get Omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 balances out Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega -3 balances out Omega-6 fatty acids that are often found in processed foods and grains. Companies who produce dry dog foods often use meat that comes from corn fed animals (high in Omega-6), which in turn puts more Omega-6 fats in your dogs diet than they need. Although dogs do need both Omega-3 fats and Omega-6 in their diet, the fats need to be balanced.
Other benefits?
According to the American Kennel Club, DHA, a component in Omega-3 fatty acids also helps with brain and eye development of puppies. DHA can also help older dogs that are struggling with canine cognitive dysfunction.
Which Fish Oil supplement do I choose?
Before deciding to supplement your dogs diet with fish oil, talk to your vet. Your vet will take into consideration your dogs overall health, the breed, size and weight. He/she will also tell you if it is needed, how often, etc… There are several different types of fish oil available so they can also recommend which type is healthy for your dog.
How do I store Fish Oil?
Store your fish oil in your refrigerator. It needs to be protected from heat, light and air. Make sure to watch the dates on the fish oil bottle and check often to make sure it smells good (fish oil can become rancid since it is susceptible to oxidation).
Don’t give your dog the dosage on the fish oil bottle. Instead, ask your vet how much oil your dog should get based on your dogs health, weight, size and age.
Until next time,
Hugs and Pug Kisses,
Candy
