Adding Fish Oil to your pet"s diet

If you are considering adding fish oil to your pet’s diet, here is a guide line that will help. This is the safest, purest Omega 3 Fish Oil (recommended)

100 pound dog 3000 mg = about 3cc liquid
90 pound dog 2700 – 3000 mg =  about 3 cc liquid
80 pound dog 2500 mg =about 2-1/2 cc liquid
70 – 60 pound dog 2000 mg = 2 cc liquid
50 – 40 pound dog 1500 mg= 1-1/2 cc liquid
30 pound dog 1000 mg = 1 cc liquid
20 pound dog 500mg =1/2 cc liquid
10 pound dog 300 mg = about 1/4 cc liquid

Put in peanut butter, cottage cheede, chopped cooked meat or anything that your dog likes.  It is NOT suggested you put on dry dog food.  With Life’s Abundance the food I feed, putting oil on the dry food will throw off the balance of utrients in the food.  Canned food is fine.

Small Fish Oil Pills for Dogs

KG Thomas August 7, 2012

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Small Fish Oil Pills for Dogs Half the size of other pet fish oil pills on the market: Packenzie Petite Omega 3™ is a small 100% pure salmon oil softgel capsule 500 mg size pill 100% Salmon Oil Balanced EPA …

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Skin and Coat Supplements for Dogs | Small Breed Dogs & Cats

KG Thomas August 6, 2012

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Dog Skin and Coat Supplements for Small Breeds and Cats Omega-3 Pet Fatty Acids Omega 3 Fish Oil Pure Salmon Oil EPA and DHA Small, Easy to Swallow Softgel Capsule Packenzie Petite Omega 3 for Cats and Small Breed Dogs …

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Derm Caps 10s for Dogs is Gone: Packenzie Petite Omega 3 Substitute

KG Thomas March 29, 2012

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Derm Caps 10′s Discontinued. Where is the Substitute? If you’ve been looking for a small sized Omega 3 for your cat or small dog, you have found it. It’s the Packenzie Petite Omega 3 Salmon fish oil softgel for cats …

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How Much Fish Oil for Small Dogs

KG Thomas March 29, 2012

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How Much Fish Oil for Your Small Dog? You have a Chihuahua, Shih-Tzu, Yorkie, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Maltese or any of the amazing small dog breeds that tend not to go over 10 lbs, but you have a problem, and …

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How Much Fish Oil for Puppies?

KG Thomas February 13, 2012

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How Much Fish Oil for Puppies? Luckily this is more a factor of weight than age. Fish oil is safe and actually recommended for puppies to take as early as possible. A good rule of thumb is the age they …

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Puppy with dry skin

KG Thomas February 2, 2012

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Puppy with dry skin   Why does my puppy have dry skin? Since we know that fish oil is a great solution for puppies with dry skin, we often get asked this question.   It is common for puppies to …

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Are Fats and Oils Good For Your Dog’s Health?

KG Thomas November 16, 2011

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Are Fats and Oils Good For Your Dog’s Health? We think this is a great question and good blog post, but is their an ulterior motive by PetMD? Read on and Find out. FYI: the original article is found here: …

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Under 10 lbs? Omega 3 for Dogs & Cats

KG Thomas September 14, 2011

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Under 10 lbs?  Omega 3 for Dogs & Cats. Ok – so what is so important about making sure to give a cat or dog an omega 3 supplement that’s small if they are small (under 10 lbs )? Well …

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Fish Oil Tablets

Fish oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which help improve your health in several ways. Fish oil is extracted form the tissues of oily fish. Mostly, fish oil is derived from farmed salmons. Other fish like herring, mackerel, tuna, krill, trout, cod, etc. also offer good quality oil. Pure fish oil supplements are used to treat various health problems.

Health Benefits of Fish Oil

Fish oil tablets are good for diabetes, skin care, eye problems, Alzheimer’s disease, pregnancy, cancer, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), hair care, and several other conditions. The oil helps strengthen your immune system and thus helps prevent a number of diseases, disorders and infections. It helps reduce pain and inflammation due to arthritis. It is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis as it helps reduce inflammation of joints, eyes, kidney, heart, blood vessels, lungs, nerves, etc.

The omega 3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from fish oil help prevent inflammation. They also help maintain heart health. Regular consumption of the oil helps lower bad cholesterol levels in your body. Thus it helps prevent blockage of arteries and reduces the chances of heart attack. It can lower the chances of stroke and sudden cardiac death. Salmon oil is richer in omega 3 fatty acids than any other fish oil. It helps increase your good cholesterol levels significantly. One of the important benefits of fish oil is that vitamins, minerals and proteins present in the oil help improve the efficacy of exercise and promote weight loss.

Krill oil is obtained from a shrimp like marine animal ‘krill’, which lives in cold water. Fish oil helps improve blood circulation in the body and thus improves your overall health. Patients suffering from lupus are given fish oil tablets as they help lower the symptoms significantly. The oil also helps stabilize blood pressure levels. The tablets are recommended to people diagnosed with hypertension. These tablets when taken during pregnancy promote proper development of the eye and brain of the fetus. They also promote normal, safe delivery. The oil also works as a stress reliever and helps prevent anxiety, depression and other mental conditions.

Side Effects of Fish Oil

Fish oil tablet reviews inform us that too much fish oil in the body can lead to bleeding in the intestine and brain. Excessive consumption of the oil pills can result in allergic reaction and the person may suffer from breathing difficulty and/or skin rashes. Fish oil supplement side effects include severe headache due to ruptured blood vessels in the brain, brain hemorrhage leading to speech or vision problems, increased weakness in the lower part of the body, etc.

You need to follow the instructions of your physician regarding fish oil dosage. Pregnant women especially should take extra care while taking fish oil supplements. Impure fish oil may contain traces of mercury which can prove to be harmful for the fetus. All those who want to take fish oil regularly, should consult a physician for the dosage and reliable brand of the tablets. Always take the best fish oil tablets and follow the instructions of your physician religiously. This will help avoid devastating side effects of the oil. With proper care, you can enjoy the benefits of fish oil and can maintain your health.

Fish oils: Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplements

I always feel like one of those “snake oil peddlers” of old when I talk about the “wonders” of Omega 3 fatty acids, as if it’s the “cure-all” for everything under the sun, but I do indeed like this supplement. A lot. Fish oil is the most commonly recommended supplement for both dogs and people. Fish oil is a rich source of the omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.

Omega 3 fatty acids are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, as opposed to omega 6 fatty acids which tend to be pro-inflammatory. The typical American diet for people is high in omega 6 fatty acids and low in omega 3 fatty acids. Because both fatty acids compete to be metabolized in the body, decreasing your intake of omega 6 fatty acids and increasing your intake of omega 3 fatty acids is helpful. However, no one is certain of exactly what the proper ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids is. Currently its recommended that it be < 2.5:1.

Other benefits of omega 3 fatty acids include increased blood flow characteristics helping those with heart disease or at risk for stroke. Fish oil may help reduce side effects from chemotherapy. Fish oil may be helpful in inflammatory bowel disease by reducing inflammation. Fish oil may lower triglyceride levels, and “bad” cholesterol. Fish oil may help protect the gastrointestinal tract from damage and side effects of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (those drugs often used for pain control.) Fish oil helps with skin disorders and allergies as well.

Fish oil derived from cold water fish (salmon, mackeral, sardine, anchovy, or herring) is preferred as it results in higher levels of EPA and DHA. Dosing is based on the amounts of EPA and DHA, as well as the pet’s condition and risk factors. Plant sources of omega 3 fatty acids have to be metabolized into EPA and DHA and so tend not to work as well as the fish sources. It may take 4-6 months to see improvement with fish oil so I often recommend it be used year-round.

With so meny benefits and very little risk, who can dispute the “wonders” of my fish oil tonic!

My Favorite Remedies for My Dogs

Fourteen years ago I woke up knowing that I HAD to visit the SPCA.  Most pet lovers know that equals a new pet.  I had lost my beloved English Setter three months prior to brain cancer (horrible) and didn’t feel quite ready for a new dog, but followed my intuition. I spent several fun hours walking and playing with dogs and wished I had a home for all of them, however, I didn’t feel like I had met “the one”.  That changed as I reached the very last kennel and a little black and white puff jumped up on the inside of the kennel and looked me straight in the eyes. We both made an audible sound as our eyes met and DROP! went my heart–I was in love.  I looked further in the kennel and there were two other puppies (approximately two months old) and an emaciated beagle/foxhound mama dog who was extremely timid.  My boy, who I named Zuni Bear (wise guide and healer), came home with me and a week later I went back for Mama Dog, who I couldn’t get out of my head and who was scheduled for execution at the then overfull kill shelter.  I named her Xena, Beagle Princess.

(Zuni Bear, Nov. 2011)

I’ve used lots of my nutritional supplement knowledge over the years for my dogs with great success.  Xena, my true rescue dog, had B.B.’s in her body, a life long limp and scars on her face and soul.  I used a Bach Flower Remedy, called “Star of Bethlehem”, my go to remedy for post trauma, and lots of patience, love and healthy food to help ease her transition from abused, scared stray into my loving home.  I immediately put her on Glucosamine Sulfate (she loved Ark Naturals Sea Mobility Joint Rescue Strips or my Vegetarian Glucosamine capsules in cream cheese) and quality fish oil (Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet is my favorite) for her hips.  I kept her on that until she died 3 years ago.

Zuni Bear has had his share of adventures and health issues, but is doing great and just had his 14th birthday in May.  My boy has multiple food allergies and I have to change his food frequently to keep the insanely itchy food allergy paws at bay.  My current favorite foods for him are Castor & Pollux Natural Ultra Mix Dry Food and Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Potato & Duck Dry Dog Food ( I special order the latter).  I also have him on fish oil and quercetin, a bioflavanoid with powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, especially helpful for any type of allergy (pet or people).  He can be a bit high strung with an ear piercing bark when people come over (love me, pretend to like my dog), and Rainbow Light’s GreenDog Naturals Complete Calm chewables help bring him down a notch when he’s really anxious.  He’s terrified of thunderstorms, fireworks or any other extremely loud noises (as was Xena) and after much trial and error, Homeopet’s Anxiety TFLN works like magic.  He’ll actually lay down and relax within moments of a few drops licked off my finger.  Amazing!  I’ve also used the homeopathic remedies Arnica for pain and stiffness after he has a good run through the woods (he’s 1/2 hound and takes off) or swim in the river (has chased a beaver for an hour to my distress). Homeopathic Hypericum, internally and topically was essential for pain relief and healing of a jaggedly and deeply torn paw pad when he ran on glass at Riverview Park (the vet didn’t think it could be saved, but we proved him wrong).  When he had a horrible hot spot, Keys Metacare lotion healed it within days (miraculous for human itches and rashes too). Well, I could go on and on, but I’ll stop here and say how grateful I am to have access to these remedies for my doggie soul mates and would be happy to help you with dog questions to the best of my abilities.

-Brandon Davis, MS Ed., Supplement & Bodycare Department Manager at Rebecca’s Natural Food

(Brandon & Zuni Bear, Nov. 2011)

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The EcoNazis" latest target in their "War on Nature": Meat-eating pets

New planetary burden: Meat-eating pets

Green Hell Blog
Monday, March 23, 2009

Paul Greenberg opines today in the New York Times that dogs and cats should go vegan. Writing about his cat, Greenberg says,

Coco, like most American cats, ate fish. And a great deal of them — more in a year than the average African human, according to Jason Clay at the World Wildlife Fund. And unlike the chicken or beef Coco also gobbled up, all those fish were wild animals, scooped out of the sea and flown thousands of carbon-belching miles to reach his little blue bowl.

The use of wild fish in animal feed is a serious problem for the world’s food systems. Around a third of all wild fish caught are “reduced” into fish meal and fish oil. And yet most of the outrage about this is focused not on land-based animals like Coco but on other fish — namely farm-raised fish.

But if you feel that a vegan pet would “go against nature,” Greenberg says you should “rethink a pet’s potential footprint before acquiring one”:

A carnivore, be it a cat, a dog or a salmon, is a heavy burden for the environment and should not be brought under human care lightly. In my family, this has become a topic of debate as we consider our next animal. Coco was an interesting and unique creature, and I argue that he cannot be replaced. To me, a vegetarian substitute is seeming more and more appealing. Lately, I’ve had my eye on a guinea pig.

Hats off to the New York Times for allowing Greenberg to share his thoughts with the world — otherwise, you couldn’t make this stuff up.

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Fish Oil Supplements for Dogs Provide Health Benefits

Slurp!

Salmon oil, and sardine-anchovy fish oil are natural sources of beneficial omega-3 essential fatty acids, which have been proven to offer health benefits.

We offer fish oils by Iceland Pure, which are pharmaceutical grade in terms of purity and scent. Some of their benefits include:

• healthy, skiny coat


• soothing dry and irritated skin


• anti-inflammatory effects


• improved immunity


• heart health and endurance


• digestive health


• joint lubrication


• aids with anxiety and behavioral issues


• improved renal function


• aids in growth and reproduction

These claims have been backed up by various scientific studies, and a partial list of references is presented below:

Healthy coat and skin:

• Mooney MA, Vaughn DM, Reinhart GA, Powers RD, Wright JC, Hoffman CE, Swaim SF, Baker HJ. Evaluation of the effects of omega-3 fatty acid-containing diets on the inflammatory stage of wound healing in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 1998 Jul;59(7):859-63.

This study examined the effects of dietary omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids on the biochemical component of the inflammatory stage of wound healing, and concluded that it can be manipulated by diet, and that omega-3 fatty acid-enriched diets can be used to control inflammation associated with dermatologic conditions.

• Harvey RG. A blinded, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy of borage seed oil and fish oil in the management of canine atopy. Vet Rec. 1999 Apr 10;144(15):405-7.

This blinded, placebo-controlled study used 21 dogs to measure the effects of supplementary oils (borage seed oil and fish oil in combination), and found that the dogs that received the supplements showed significant improvement for the skin conditions erythema and self-excoriation.

Improved immunity:

• Filburn CR, Griffin D. Canine plasma and erythrocyte response to a docosahexaenoic acid-enriched supplement: characterization and potential benefits. Vet Ther. 2005 Spring;6(1):29-42.

This study confirmed that dietary supplementation in dogs with a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids (salmon oil) increases plasma and red blood cell levels of these fatty acids.

• Kearns RJ, Hayek MG, Turek JJ, Meydani M, Burr JR, Greene RJ, Marshall CA, Adams SM, Borgert RC, Reinhart GA. Effect of age, breed and dietary omega-6 (n-6): omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid ratio on immune function, eicosanoid production, and lipid peroxidation in young and aged dogs.Vet Immunol Immunopathol. 1999 Aug 2;69(2-4):165-83.

The focus of this study was to examine the influence of age and diet on various parameters of immune function in young and old Fox Terriers and Labrador Retrievers. In summary, this study indicates that feeding a diet containing an (n-6):(n-3) fatty acid ratio of 5:1 had a positive, rather than a negative, effect on the immune response of young or geriatric dogs.

• Bauer JE. Responses of dogs to dietary omega-3 fatty acids. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2007 Dec 1;231(11):1657-61.

This study found that long-chain omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and other marine sources appear to be capable of modifying inflammatory and immune responses in dogs. Information is provided on the capacity of dogs to metabolize omega-3 fatty acids and the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on skin and coat, inflammatory responses, and neurologic development in puppies.

Heart health and endurance

• Laurent G, Moe G, Hu X, Holub B, Leong-Poi H, Trogadis J, Connelly K, Courtman D, Strauss BH, Dorian P. Long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce atrial vulnerability in a novel canine pacing model. Cardiovasc Res. 2008 Jan;77(1):89-97. Epub 2007 Sep 20.

This study assessed the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on abnormal heart rhythm vulnerability and concluded that the supplements did reduce that vulnerability.

• Sarrazin J, Comeau G, Daleau P, et al. Reduced incidence of vagally induced atrial fibrillation and expression levels of connexins by n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in dogs. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2007;50(15):1505-12.

This study assessed whether n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) prevent vagally induced atrial fibrillation (AF) (abnormal heart rhythm) and influence atrial tissue expression levels of connexins (CXs), and founded that oral treatment with fish oils increased atrial n-3 PUFA levels and reduced vulnerability to induction of AF due to the antiarrhythmic effects of fish oils.

• Smith CE, Freeman LM, Rush JE, Cunningham SM, Biourge V. Omega-3 fatty acids in Boxer dogs with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. J Vet Intern Med. 2007 Mar-Apr; 21(2):265-73.

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, in dogs with spontaneously occurring arrhythmia. It found that after six weeks, supplementation with fish oil, but not flax oil, did reduce arrhythmia in Boxers with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and that it could be useful in treating this common disease.

• Billman GE, Kang JX, Leaf A. Prevention of sudden cardiac death by dietary pure omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in dogs. Circulation. 1999 May 11;99(18):2452-7.

This study tested the effects of purified omega-3 fatty acids and concluded that they prevented ischemia-induced ventricular fibrillation in its dog model of sudden cardiac death.

• Freeman L, Rush J, Kehayias J. et al. Nutritional alterations and the effects of fish oil supplementation in dogs with heart failure. J Vet Intern Med 1998;12:440-448.

The purposes of this study were to characterize nutritional and cytokine alterations in dogs with heart failure and to test the ability of fish oil to reduce cytokines and improve clinical outcome, and it found that fish oil supplementation decreased IL-1 concentrations and improved cachexia, which are associatred with canine heart failure.

Nutritional benefits

• Kelley R, Lepine A. Improving puppy trainability through nutrition. Proceedings from Iams Clinical Nutrition Symposium 2005,Seville, Spain.

This paper looked at how the inclusion of omega-3 DHA increases puppy trainability, and hence, improves the strength of the owner-pet bond, and better integration of the pet into the household.

Joint lubrication

• Hansen RA, Harris MA, Pluhar GE, Motta T, Brevard S, Ogilvie GK, Fettman MJ, Allen KG. Fish oil decreases matrix metalloproteinases in knee synovia of dogs with inflammatory joint disease. J Nutr Biochem. 2007 May 23.

This study found that dietary fish oil may exert beneficial effects on inflamed joint disease in canines.

• Hall JA, Henry LR, Jha S, Skinner MM, Jewell DE, Wander RC. Dietary (n-3) fatty acids alter plasma fatty acids and leukotriene B synthesis by stimulated neutrophils from healthy geriatric Beagles. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2005 Nov;73(5):335-41.

This study found that that foods enriched in omega-3 (n-3) FA from fish oil may have value in the treatment of canine inflammatory diseases.

Behavior issues

• Re S, Zanoletti M, Emanuele E. Aggressive dogs are characterized by low omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid status. Vet Res Commun 2008;32:225-230.

This study investigated whether polyunsatured fatty acid status could be altered in the plasma of pathologically aggressive dogs. The results suggest that low omega-3 fatty acids may adversely impact behaviour in dogs, resulting in greater propensity to aggression. However, whether omega-3 fatty acids supplementation may be useful to reduce aggressive behaviour in the dog deserves further investigation.

Improved renal function

• Brown SA, Brown CA, Crowell WA, Barsanti JA, Kang CW, Allen T, Cowell C, Finco DR. Effects of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in early renal insufficiency in dogs. J Lab Clin Med. 2000 Mar;135(3):275-86.

This study looked at the effects of dietary supplementation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on the progression of kidney disease in dogs. It found that supplementation with omega-6 PUFAs hastens the decline of kidney function, and that omega-3 PUFAs are reno-protective.

• Plantinga E, Everts H, Kastelein A, et al. Retrospective study of the survival of cats with acquired chronic renal insufficiency offered different commercial diets. Vet Rec. 2005;157(7):185-7.

A retrospective study was carried out on the efficacy of seven commercial diets designed to be fed to cats with chronic renal failure. It found that the most effective diet had a particularly high content of omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid.

Growth and reproduction

• Wright AS, Bauer JE, Bigley KE, Lees GE, Waldron MK. Maternal Dietary Fatty Acids Modify Canine Puppy Plasma Lipoprotein Distributions during the Suckling Period. J Nutr. 2004 Aug;134(8 Suppl):2106S-2109S.

The present study was conducted to investigate cholesterol-lowering changes during suckling and early adolescence of puppies born to bitches that were fed diets that varied only in fatty acid composition and were otherwise identical. The results showed decreased total plasma cholesterol and all LP cholesterol fractions in puppies whose mothers were fed the menhaden fish oil diets.

• Heinemann KM, Bauer JE. Docosahexaenoic acid and neurologic development in animals. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2006 Mar 1;228(5):700-5, 655.

This paper found that feeding dams a diet enriched with DHA during gestation and lactation has been associated with improvements in neurologic development of their puppies. Also, feeding diets or supplements containing DHA may improve memory or learning in young dogs.