Flaxseed Or Omega Oils

[LoveisGolden]

I read somwhere online not long ago (sorry I can't remember the source) that unlike humans the capsules are so difficult for dogs to digest that is can significantly reduce the effectiveness of their contents. It's much better to open the capsule and sprinkle the contents of it onto their meal to consume it that way. I can't think of any dog specific products that are in capsules so maybe there's some truth in it.

[laeral]

I've only heard of clinical problems from cod liver oil, fish oil has a much greater margin of safety. Generally I use between 1000mg / dog and 1000mg/10kg.

The problem is the source of cod liver oil being liver, the same problem can be experienced if liver from other species is fed consistently in larger quantities.

My dog is 33kg, do you then reccomend I feed her 3000mg fish oil per day.

At the moment I am only giving her 100mg

I am also giving her 2 EPO tablets per day (2000mg) she was on one but have recenlty swtiched to 2. What would be a good dosage?

Sorry about all the questions :rolleyes:

[BUGGA-LUGZ]

I give the Performa 3 oil the :rolleyes: It is good quality and affordable. 4 litres is around $38-. Give 5mls on the food once a day.

Heres some of what it says straight from the bottle:

PERFORMA-3 OIL ---The Good Oil.

Most oils are deficient in Omega 3 and have excessive amounts of Omega 6 which produce inflammatory reactions.

VITAMITE PERFORMA 3 is a unique formulation combining scientifically balanced levels of Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. This balance provides all the beneficial effects of feeding oils without risks of inflammatory conditions to the vascular system, the muscles and joints which can occur especially when the Omega 6:3 fatty acid ratio is unbalanced. Omega 3 oils act to moderate inflammatory responses , but most oils including Corn, Cottonseed, Sunflower, and Safflower are deficient in Omega 3.

Omega 3 oils have been shown to increase red cell flexibility-improving circulation, blood supply and oxygen delivery.

Hope this helps.

[jamie]

Fish oil is better than the grain based oils. :rolleyes:

Agree 100%.And I also feel that if your dog will eat fresh fatty fish like salmon,sardines or mackerel etc. that this would be better still.But fish oils/caps are a close second.

[Rebanne]

MelG

http://www.goodwoods.com.au/prod1406.htm Perhaps use one of these blocks as well - heard some showie are using them on their dogs! :rolleyes:

ed4sp

I've always found those blocks to be pretty useless - on dogs or horses. They just don't hold an edge well. A tool with a serrated blade or a curry comb works far better for hair removal IMO.

I've found them to work really well with the greyhounds