Omega-6 and AA in Dog's Fish Oil okay?
Last Post 20 May 2013 10:48 AM by Tech Support. 11 Replies.
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Jennifer
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17 Aug 2010 05:50 PM
    I have been trying to research some fish oil for my dogs, and I've found a common theme among the fish oils marketed for dogs - they contain small amounts of Omega-6 fatty acids, and Arachidonic Acids...

    I know dogs are different than we are, so I thought maybe small amounts are alright for dogs? 

    Here is the link to the brand of Oil I am most considering, showing the analysis:

    http://www.alaskanbeartreats.com/products.html

    They test each batch of oil, and can provide reports so I was VERY happy to see that :-)

    Thanks for any input! 
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    18 Aug 2010 08:30 AM
    If the amount of Omega6 is high I would avoid that one. Certain breeds are prone to arthritis. Share your OmegaRx with your dogs.
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    18 Aug 2010 10:37 AM
    You might also look for "Omega 3 Daily" from Healthy Hide (red package), available at PetSmart stores USA, (at least the store in Nashua, NH).  It has no (or none listed) AA nor Omega 6.

    Analysis: . . . O3Daily . . . . ."Bear-S-Oil:
    Protein (min)  14% . . . . . . . . . NL 
    Fat (min) . . . . 10% . . . . . . . . .99%
    Fiber (max) . . . 4.5% . . . . . . . . NL
    Moisture(max) . 10% . . . . . . .  0.5%
    DHA . . . . . . . . . 0.4% . . . . . . . 12%
    EPA . . . . . . . . . 0.6% . . . . . . .  12%
    Vit E . . . . . . . . .250IU/Kg . . . . . NL
    Omega 6 . . . . . NL . . . . . . . . . . 3%
    AA . . . . . . . . . . NL . . . . . . . . . . 1%
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    NL=None Listed

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    18 Aug 2010 10:54 AM
    Posted By Tech Support on 08/18/2010 9:30 AM
    If the amount of Omega6 is high I would avoid that one. Certain breeds are prone to arthritis. Share your OmegaRx with your dogs.


    Tech, what would be considered high in this particular case? The AA is listed at 1%, and the Omega-6 is listed at 3% I have not yet requested the reports from them, so I don't know exact amounts contained, but could find out. I will have to look up the one you suggested John - thanks!
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    19 Aug 2010 06:21 AM
    By-the-way, I wrote the Co. since their website had no information on pricing or where to purchase.
    In USA, at lleast, here is their response:

    You can purchase The Original Alaskan Bear Treat Salmon oil through Amazon.
    Our new brand Alaska Naturals will be promoted in pet specialty stores may be easier to find as the year goes on.
    The two salmon oils are the same for now; however, Alaska Naturals has additional products.
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    Thank you for inquiring.


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    19 Aug 2010 10:40 AM
    Hi Jennifer,

    Dr Sears suggests AA<3%, omega6<5%, you also must consider purity.
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    20 Aug 2010 01:10 AM
    Good to know John, and Tech thanks for the information! I'm curious to know...How much OmegaRx would I give? I think I would order the liquid rather than the capsules because I like to put the liquid on their food. I tried giving my one dog a capsule once and instead of swallowing it, she proceeded to chew into it and take it onto the rug then spit it out and move it around - lol! What a mess... My dogs are 10lbs. and 50lbs. though, so I would imagine the dosage would be different?
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    20 Aug 2010 09:33 AM
    If you use liquid I would recommend using an eye dropper(which will have to be replaced periodically because it get's gross). The 50 pounder would have max 1 tsp and the 10 pounder about a quarter of that. Keep an eye on their stool.

    When my dog hears the capsule bottle in my hand she comes running as though it's a treat. We have to have our FO at the same time there's no way I can have mine w/o her. She knows every time. My cat on the other hand won't touch his food when I add liquid FO.
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    22 May 2011 10:07 PM
    Our Labrador gets a Zone fish oil capsule every day. I drop it in her food, or sometimes just give it to her like a treat. She gobbles it up.
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    23 May 2011 09:06 AM
    My dog is a chocolate lab and begs for her OmegaRx.
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    20 May 2013 09:03 AM
    Omega6 is good for the heart and for they're coat right?
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    20 May 2013 10:48 AM
    Ask your Vet, but I would think your animal gets more then its share of Omega-6 and you should just provide Omega-3's. Dr. Sears OmegaRX is the best thing you can do for you or your pet.
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