Does anyone feed Cod LIver Oil???

[joquendo]

I started feeding Cod LIver Oil but read "somewhere";) to be careful not to overdose on Vitamin A and D... I am feeding RAW and wanted to know how I could tell if I was Overdosing them on vitamin A & D???

... Is there a standard guideline?

[Roscoe's dad]

Guido gets 2 sardines with her morning veggie slush and I have not noticed any ill effects, she also gets a can of either whitefish or salmon as a subsitute for her chicken backs about 1x every other week. Other than the fish breath she appears ok.

[rottnkidd]

Hi Janet! I use pure salmon BODY oil in a gel cap form. Cod LIVER oil doesn't contain the high amts of omega3-essential fatty acids that we look for in the oil supplements. Cod LIVER oil is high in Vit A & D, but the "kids" should be getting enough of that in the meat and vegetables you're feeding. It won't hurt them to use the Cod occasionally, but I'd consider a good fish body oil for daily use. Flaxseed is another source, but it isn't as well utilized.
kathy

[rottnkidd]

Also, consider feeding fish at least once a week! Canned mackerel, salmon, or sardines in water or tomato sauce are probably the best choices. Unless you can get ahold of some good fish heads! The brains are incrediblly nutritious! Bon Appetit! :o)
kathy

[joquendo]

Thanks very much ;)

Maybe I will start taking the Cod Liver Oil Capsules myself... ;)
I have to say - how funny it is - I have a shelf full various "goodies" i.e vitamin/supplements etc... to give my dogs - my freezer is full of dog bones, beef /veggies etc and I am stuck eating Pizza for dinner... Hmmmmmm there is something wrong with this picture

.. At this rate they are going to out live me ;)

[rottnkidd]

Janet - I had to laugh when I read your post about the vitamins, etc., for the dog's. You should see "Diva's" cupboard here! It looks like a health food store! I don't give all of those supplements, all of the time, but I have things around for those just-in-case situations. And she's got her own freezer filled with more food then ours! These spoiled rott'n kids!
kathy

[Zephyr]

Originally posted by rottnkidd
Hi Janet! I use pure salmon BODY oil in a gel cap form. Cod LIVER oil doesn't contain the high amts of omega3-essential fatty acids that we look for in the oil supplements. Cod LIVER oil is high in Vit A & D, but the "kids" should be getting enough of that in the meat and vegetables you're feeding. It won't hurt them to use the Cod occasionally, but I'd consider a good fish body oil for daily use. Flaxseed is another source, but it isn't as well utilized.
kathy

Hi ya all. I didn't know that about Cod Liver Oil. I've been giving that for years to our dogs. Our new Rottie has a very gleaming coat and it's only gotten better since I began the Cod Liver Oil. She eats Pro Plan and won't eat any raw anything. She will eat cooked meat, but not raw. Also won't touch veggies except tomatoes - on pizza crust. heh

Years ago, moms were told to give their kids Cod Liver Oil and my mom thought it was the exilir of the gods. She dosed everyone, including our wire haired fox terriers. We all had nice fur and hair.

I haven't ever seen salmon body oil and flaxseed is something I've read mixed reviews on, so I'm taking a pass. Since I also give the dog a multi-vitamin [human] supplement and brewer's yeast tabs and vit. E and C., she's probably healthier than I am. I never take my supplements - too busy and end up forgetting.

Payton

(':)')