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Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Dogs
Dogs and human beings have different nutritional needs. Humans require both omega 3 and omega 6 oils in their diets. Dogs, however, do not. Dogs can manufacture every fatty acid they need except linoleic acid (LA), an omega 6 fatty acid. Supplementing omega 3 fatty acids for dogs is, however, a good idea.
Most commercial dog foods have high levels of omega 6 fatty acids. In some ways, this is good, because the dogs need omega 6 EFA’s. What is more important than the amount of omega 6 EFA’s, however, is the ratio of omega 6 EFA’s to omega 3 EFA’s. The ideal ratio for dogs is 5-10 times as much omega 6 EFA’s as omega 3. Commercial dog foods often have much higher amounts of omega 6 EFA’s, and supplementing with omega 3 fatty acids for dogs can provide a more balanced diet.
There are also specific health conditions where your dog requires more omega 3 EFA’s.
Omega 3 oils have been shown to help reduce inflammation in canine skin disorders. Adding omega 3 oils to your dog’s diet improves the health of his skin and coat, and can control various skin disorders.
Omega 3 oils are necessary in dogs for visual acuity and the development of the nervous system. Pregnant females and pups may benefit from added omega 3 supplementation.
Dogs with lymphoma are more likely to go into remission and they suffer fewer side effects when omega 3 oils are added to their diets.
There are several ways you can add omega 3 fatty acids for dogs to your dog’s diet. You can purchase omega-balanced dog food. This dog food has the proper balance of omega 6 to omega 3 essential fatty acids.
Another way you can add omega 3 EFA’s to your dog’s diet is to give him fish oil or fish oil capsules. Fish oil is high in omega 3 oils, and can be added to your dog’s food. Supplementing your dog’s diet with omega 3 fatty acids has health benefits and will improve his coat and skin.
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