Perhaps you have already received the tip to give your dog salmon oil. You often see salmon oil for dogs and cats on the shelves of pet food stores. What is a reason to recommend salmon oil for dogs? Or is it better to give your dog fish oil? We would be happy to tell you more about it below!
Why (wild) salmon oil for dogs?
The reason (wild) salmon oil is recommended for dogs is the presence of omega-3. A dog that primarily eats kibble ingests little of this and a relatively large amount of omega-6. When the balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is disrupted, your dog can develop various health problems.
The intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by the mother dog contributes to the normal development of the eyes in the fetus and in puppies nursing from the mother.
An omega-3 supplement is therefore very welcome for your dog. After all, this is essential for your dog too; he must obtain it through his diet. However, we expect that your dog, like most other dogs, is not particularly fond of fatty fish (salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, trout). By adding supplements to his diet, he still gets the necessary omega-3. If you choose supplements with a neutral taste, your dog will hardly notice them!
Salmon oil dog experience
Always be critical when looking for salmon oil for your dog. Not every salmon oil for dogs on the market actually lives up to its promises. Moreover, much salmon oil for dogs is made from farmed salmon rather than wild salmon. This intensively farmed salmon may be fed contaminated concentrated feed and antibiotics , which is undesirable. Salmon oil from wild salmon is better because it contains 3 times more omega-3 than farmed salmon and much less omega-6. Additionally, much salmon oil for dogs in stores has a high Totox value. As a result, it has a strong odor and causes unpleasant burping. Consequently, not everyone who gives salmon oil to their dog will have a positive experience. For your dog, you therefore understandably want the best salmon oil: salmon oil from wild salmon!
For a good salmon oil experience for your dog, pay close attention to what you buy. It is not even that important that the omega-3 oil is made from salmon, as long as it is fresh and from wild fish, contains sufficient omega-3, and is free from burping. Therefore, also consider fish oil if you are thinking about salmon oil for your dog.
Why fish oil instead of salmon oil for your dog?
A poor-quality or old omega-3 supplement loses its effectiveness. You notice this immediately in the taste. At Arctic Blue We always ensure that the fish we use is processed within 24 hours in cold Northern Norway. As a result, the delicate, unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids of our wild fish remain in good condition. Our fish oil is free from burping or fishy odor. We even offer a 100% No Burping Guarantee on that! Our wild cod fish oil is so fresh and pure that it is not only suitable for dogs. You and your dog can join in with peace of mind too! Another advantage of fish oil over farmed salmon oil is that you need to take less of it to get the same amount of omega-3. Our fish oil is packed with omega-3!
Fish oil is suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds. Follow the following dosage when giving your dog fish oil:
- Dog of 1-5 kg: 1 ml / 1 capsule
- Dog of 6-10 kg: 2 ml / 2-3 capsules
- Dog of 11-20 kg: 4 ml / 5-6 capsules
- Dog of 21-30 kg: 6 ml / 8-9 capsules
- Dog of 31-40 kg: 8 ml / 11-12 capsules
- Dog of 41-50 kg: 10 ml / 14-15 capsules
Consult your treating veterinarian during pregnancy and lactation.
Buy fish oil for your dog
View the selection of Arctic Blue At your leisure, go online and place your order. We also offer a subscription, where you automatically receive your desired omega-3 products for your dog. You can sign up for your subscription online and (after the minimum number of deliveries) easily cancel at any time via email.
