Fish oil!

[JemarsSerena]

I started giving Serena fish oil with each meal about two weeks ago. Wow! What a difference. She practically gloes in the dark! But, how much should I be giving? Can too much be problem? Is there a difference between fish oil and salmon oil? Can it increase her appetite? I've read the threads that say to make sure it is a quality product which I have done. We just started feeding EVO and we mix in lots of fresh veggies and a little fruit at least every other day. Appreciate the imput.

Bill

[rottnkidd]

Bill- You asked about salmon oil vs fish oil on Sept 3rd. Scroll to the bottom for my response.
http://www.rottweiler.net/forums/nut...utritions.html
Best wishes-
kathy

[groupieindenial]

Regardless of what type of fish oil, whats most important are these two factors.

1.) content of EPA and DHA
2.) purity - that it has gone through a process that eliminates toxins.

[Jill L]

In the other thread, Gina mentions that if you add salmon oil you must add vitamin e. Is this true?

[moondog]

Yep - and this is why: I've read that it's important to supplement with vitamin E when supplementing with salmon oil because the chemical action of the fish oil attracts oxygen, creating oxidation (which is why fish oils degrade quickly). There are many benefits to the salmon oil, but the oxidation can cause destruction of vitamins and the production of peroxides, which can cause disease. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps slow fat oxidation and peroxide formation.

[Jill L]

Thanks Moondog. That's exactly what I wanted to know! Jill

[JemarsSerena]

We've started with the vit E, we'll let you know if there are any visable results. I know there are tons of invisible benefits. My mom also started this routine with her 10 and 11 year old dogs to see if it can help with dry skin and arthritis.

[Dugganmom]

Originally Posted by JemarsSerena

We've started with the vit E, we'll let you know if there are any visable results. I know there are tons of invisible benefits. My mom also started this routine with her 10 and 11 year old dogs to see if it can help with dry skin and arthritis.

Fish oil helps with arthritis?

[JemarsSerena]

Omega three fatty acids can serve as an anti inflamatory! This treatment is as good for humans as it is for dogs!

[groupieindenial]

Omega 3 is an immune booster, promotes cell regeneration (hence the arthritus) , promotes healthy brain function, metabolism booster, thyroid moderator, antioxident-cancer prevention etc....

Its so good for SOOO many things!!