As a health-conscious pet parent, you want to make sure your pet is feeling their very best! So when we see them scratchy, shedding, lethargic or in pain, of course it hurts our hearts. Like humans, there are supplements that help with these very symptoms: fish oil. We high recommend taking your pet to the veterinarian to see what they recommend first, as these could be symptoms of a bigger problem. 

Fish oil is one of the most common supplements added to a healthy diet for both people and canines. Derived from marine animals such as tuna, salmon, mullet, and anchovies, fish oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids contain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) which is directly responsible for many of these benefits needed for pets health. EPA or eicosatetraenoic acid helps with conditions that cause inflammation, the most common being osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease but has been shown to also be beneficial for the brain, skin, and heart. DHA or docosahexaenoic acid protects cellular activity particularly in the cardiovascular and cognitive systems which are associated with protection against cancer and other disease

Because dogs can’t make these fatty acids on their own, they must be added to their diet.  Keep reading to find out the main reasons why to add fish oil to your dog’s diet!  

1. Naturally Treats Skin Conditions  

Scratchy, flaky skin? Bald spots and shedding? The anti-inflammatory effects of omega can assist in the healing of allergic skin reactions and skin diseases in dogs. Crossover Studies using fish oil as a supplement for dogs with various skin conditions showed significant improvements including less itching, less self-inflicted trauma by the pet, and an improvement in the softness and appearance of their furry, fuzzy coats.  If your dog is suffering from a serious inflammatory condition, fatty acids will not fully treat it by itself; however, omega-3 may be able to enhance the effects of medications used to treat their condition.  

As one of our customer’s said, “My dog use to smell like fritos… After taking your Omega 3-6-9, I can finally let him sit in the living room. Odor is gone!”

2. Arthritis Relief  

Fatty acids are an anti-inflammatory superhero with therapeutic benefits for dogs with arthritis. Omega-3s significantly improved canine arthritis in double-bling clinical trial as reported by the American Veterinarian here. The Multicenter Veterinary Practice studied 127 dogs over 60 days while feeding them their recommended dose of omega-3. The dogs showed significant improvement in their abilities to play, walk, and rest comfortably. Supplementation with EPA and DHA can potentially improve rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases for your pet.

3. Cognitive Functions

Many veterinarians recommends Omega supplements to support long-term health, immune and cognitive function and healthy vision for puppies, kittens, or aging pets. It can enhances physical and mental well-being, maintain normal eye function and health, and it supports normal brain and nerve function as well as a healthy inflammatory response. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction is a disease common in older dogs, similar to what human’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease. Regular doses of DHA, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, are known to improve the cognitive functions of affected pets, as well as their human counterparts.

Talk to your vet and check out our Omega supplement for your pet today!