Something Smells Fishy!
About a year ago we started giving our dogs fish oil in their food. Our veterinarian suggested it with our allergic dog, who was in need of help with his skin and coat. The omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in the oil enhance skin and coat health. As I ran out of my last bottle this week I thought I would research it a little better and see what other benefits fish oil has. Remember, before starting a regime of an supplements, I would suggest consulting your vet for dosing help. I am not a vet nor am I suggesting that this supplement is for every dog or giving you medical advise, just an idea of something that is working for us.
For us, the dosage of 1200 mg of fish oil given 1 time daily, to two dogs, one weighing 40 lbs. and the other weighing 60 lbs is working well. We purchase our supplement in gel-cap form. You can snip off the top and drip it on their food, although we just put the entire cap in their food and they scarf it right up. They will also eat it alone as a treat like a big, liquidy jelly bean. Fish oil is easily bought at any grocery store in the vitamin section, pharmacy, farm and fleet store, etc.
Research now shows that the benefits attributed to the addition of fish oil are: improved skin and coat health, anti-inflammatory effects, stronger immune system, maintain elasticity of artery walls, promotes healthy heart muscle and heart rhythm, lowers blood triglycerides, helps reduce likelihood of blood clots, reduction in certain types of cancer, better brain function, and for general health maintenance.
After doing an archive search on Sled Dog Central Forums, others report having less torn toenails and an array of the benefits listed above.
My 2 cents, and it’s only worth what you paid for it…nothing.
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