Salmon oil is proven to be a great source of EPA and DHA, which are healthy fats known for their antioxidant and anti -inflammatory properties among other benefits. Inflammation is the root cause of so many ailments, so our goal is always to reduce it with natural supplements like this. Adding Salmon oil to your pups diet can help:
Improve joint health and reduce arthritic symptoms
Support healthy skin and coat
Reduce allergy symptoms
Support cognitive function especially in older dogs
Support healthy heart
Improve overall immune system health
An oil supplement like this can be put directly onto any food and mixed in. Salmon or any fish oil does add calories to your dogs intake and can aid in weight gain so that is something to be aware of. Also, salmon oil or fish oil should always be introduced slowly into your dogs diet to avoid an upset stomach.
Salmon oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids however it can be used on and off when taking advantage of some other oils like Flaxseed oil, ground flaxseed or hemp seeds. Each have an abundance of their own nutrients and antioxidants that can help your dogs nutrition tremendously. Try rotating through each of these one week at a time, or on whatever intervals work for you and your pup. Always be sure to follow the directions for the proper serving size for your dogs weight! It is very important to not overdo it as too much oil at a sitting can be bad for your dog, causing upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting among other negative effects.
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