MonElite Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Cod is a type of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) Cod is a type of fish. yeah I know that ;) but does it mean that cod oil is more potent for overdose than 'fish' oil when Rappie says: specific concern with large doses of cod liver oil (compared to fish oil) ETA it's exactly because cod is a type of fish that I am confused but Rappie's statement Edited July 23, 2007 by laffi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Cold liver oil and Fish Oil supplements are different. Cod liver oil comes from the liver of the cod. Fish oil such as Salmon oil comes from the body/flesh of the fish. The liver of any species stores Vitamin A and it is in the CLO. There is also some concern that come CLO is polluted with mercury, as the liver is basically a big filter. The reason it's not good to feed too much liver in our dog's diet is due to the potential of overdosing with Vitamin A as Rappie explained. Cod liver oil is primarily used to supply Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Here in Australia we are rarely short of Vitamin D providing we and our dog's spend time outside, it's the sunshine vitamin, and it's easy to supply Vitamin A with a small amount of liver. The other fish oils are more used for anti-imflammatory benefits such as skin, IBD and arthritis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Cold liver oil and Fish Oil supplements are different. Cod liver oil comes from the liver of the cod. Fish oil such as Salmon oil comes from the body/flesh of the fish. The liver of any species stores Vitamin A and it is in the CLO. There is also some concern that come CLO is polluted with mercury, as the liver is basically a big filter. The reason it's not good to feed too much liver in our dog's diet is due to the potential of overdosing with Vitamin A as Rappie explained. Cod liver oil is primarily used to supply Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Here in Australia we are rarely short of Vitamin D providing we and our dog's spend time outside, it's the sunshine vitamin, and it's easy to supply Vitamin A with a small amount of liver. The other fish oils are more used for anti-imflammatory benefits such as skin, IBD and arthritis. :D ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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