subject: What's The Best Fish Oil For Dogs and Why? [print this page] What's The Best Fish Oil For Dogs and Why?
The very best fish oil for dogs will contain plenty of omega 3 fatty acids and the optimal amount of the most important fat called DHA. These natural oils can greatly improve your dog's health and future well-being, helping to prevent and treat cancer and arthritis.
The first thing to note is that the best fish oil for dogs will be the same as we humans use! There are many so-called special ones for dogs and pets but these tend to be lower quality and contain very little DHA fats.
Most pet food today also has very little omega 3 and as your dog cannot make it, it is vital that the diet is supplemented with the right fish oil.
Benefits of fish oil
The secret to these amazing oils is in their anti-inflammatory powers which can help prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, provide an excellent treatment for arthritis, prevent cancer and promote a healthy coat.
In studies with the best fish oil for dogs, they were shown to help reduce the size of a cancerous tumour and help to prevent cancer in healthy dogs.
They are great for helping to heal up any dry or irritated patches you may see your dog frequently scratching and these oils are also great for getting the hair to grow back.
As many dogs get older, especially bigger ones, arthritis can become a serious problem and I am pleased to say that it is possible to transform a dog with arthritis that may even have a limp into a much younger looking dog that moves freely and even shakes off the limp!
As I mentioned earlier, the omega 3 DHA fats are the most important. The website should clearly state how much each soft gel contains. These DHA fats are solely responsible for the anti-inflammatory effects and help to keep the brain healthy too, warding of mental health issues which are also becoming more common or more diagnosed.
Look for at least 50% omega 3 fats in each gel or capsule and a minimum of 270mg of DHA in each 1000mg gel too.
To ensure the oil is very pure and therefore delivers the maximum health benefits to your dog, they should be molecularly distilled. This process strips out the toxins like mercury and lead to leave pure and more concentrated oil.
So there you have it, now you know what to look for in the very best fish oil for dogs (and for you!), you can soon help your dog to live a longer and importantly, a much healthier life.
If you would like to learn more about the DHA omega 3 supplements I use myself and give to my own dogs, visit my website below.
