wisdomis4thoseseek Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I am just wondering how much fish oil to give Dakota? He is 11 weeks old Staffordshire Bull Terrier he is 6kg and I have 1000mg fish oil tablets, so I am wondering how many do I give him per day. He is also having linseed oil in his breakfast but only a capful. When I run out of the capsuls I will of course be buying the fish oil liquid which will be much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'd like to know this too! I'm giving them 1 capsule of 1000 each day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomis4thoseseek Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 how are you giving it to them? I am cutting the capsules and emptying them onto his food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I did that at first and now I just hand it to them and they eat the whole thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomis4thoseseek Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 I did that at first and now I just hand it to them and they eat the whole thing I can wish, the little bugger decided he didnt want his chicken tips with the oil on it, but he soon ate it cause otherwise he knows he will go hungry ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Thats one thing I've never had a problem with, they eat all of the food no matter what it is, cos they are little piggies!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomis4thoseseek Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 hopefully someone can tell us how much to give them, because I dont want to overdo it and it come out his bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 We need zayder, she would know how much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Ollie has been prescribed 1000mg per day by his holistic vet... Hope that helps Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Great thanks Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomis4thoseseek Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Ollie has been prescribed 1000mg per day by his holistic vet...Hope that helps Jodie THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I read on here somewhere that its 1 ml per 10 kg bodyweight of linseed oil.... dunno if its the same for fish oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) We work on 1 capsule per 10kgs of body weight plus the all important Vit E every 2nd day. See below information... "Fish oil is one of my favorite supplements for a variety of problems in both dogs and cats. As you mentioned, even normal pets can benefit from improved haircoats when supplemented with fatty acids such as fish oil. In pets, fish oil is useful for reducing inflammation in pets with allergic skin disease and kidney failure. It possibly also helps pets with heart disease and osteoarthritis. Studies show that pets fed high doses of fish oil also have better control of cancer. Extra vitamin E is needed when giving fish oil on a regular basis as fish oil supplemented for many months can lower vitamin E levels (most fish oil supplements contain additional vitamin E for this reason.) Side effects are very rare using fish oil. In my practice, a very few number of dogs develop a fishy smell. Fish oil may decrease platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time. Pets taking high doses (3-4 times the label dose or greater) should be monitored for bleeding disorders, although I have not seen this even with these larger doses. There is concern about environmental contamination of fish oil with toxins. Studies have shown that fish meat (not oil) may be contaminated with methylmercury." Dr. Shawn Messonnier Edited July 13, 2006 by sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomis4thoseseek Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 We work on 1 capsule per 10kgs of body weight plus the all important Vit E every 2nd day.See below information... "Fish oil is one of my favorite supplements for a variety of problems in both dogs and cats. As you mentioned, even normal pets can benefit from improved haircoats when supplemented with fatty acids such as fish oil. In pets, fish oil is useful for reducing inflammation in pets with allergic skin disease and kidney failure. It possibly also helps pets with heart disease and osteoarthritis. Studies show that pets fed high doses of fish oil also have better control of cancer. Extra vitamin E is needed when giving fish oil on a regular basis as fish oil supplemented for many months can lower vitamin E levels (most fish oil supplements contain additional vitamin E for this reason.) Side effects are very rare using fish oil. In my practice, a very few number of dogs develop a fishy smell. Fish oil may decrease platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time. Pets taking high doses (3-4 times the label dose or greater) should be monitored for bleeding disorders, although I have not seen this even with these larger doses. There is concern about environmental contamination of fish oil with toxins. Studies have shown that fish meat (not oil) may be contaminated with methylmercury." Dr. Shawn Messonnier Ok so would I need to also add vitamin E when I am using "natures own odourless fish oil"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 You need to ad Vit E unless the Fish Oil you are giving already has Vit E in it, it will say on the Label. It's always a good idea to check dosages with your vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caslero Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I give 3 x 1,000mg Fish Oil capsules per dog daily (1,000mg per 10kg bodyweight). I just add the capsules to their dinner bowl and they eat them whole. I also give them 1 x 500mg Vit E capsule every second day. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Yep, basically 1000mg per 10 kg but I give all my dogs up to 10kgs a 1000mg dose The 25kilo dog gets 3 x 1000mg capsules. The dogs also get canned oily fish (sardines) at least twice sometimes 3 times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 What about this? My boy gets the Omega-3 Liquid from Melrose Health http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products.php?choice=omegapet. Has a balance of omega 3 and 6's plus Vit E and others. $10.00 a bottle from my health food store and lasts for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bini Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 My boy gets one capsule of Maxepa 1000 plus Glucosamine with condroitin 1 capsule a day (for arthritis and for his skin) The vet said half what we give for humans should be fine for my dog (7kg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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