Properties of salmon oil in dogs
Salmon oil is a natural product derived from salmon. We humans are encouraged to eat salmon because it is rich in omega-3 (EPA and DHA) and omega-6 acids, a good source of protein and its mineral content can be up to 25 times higher than other animal foods. But the truth is that salmon is not only good for us, but also for our pets. Therefore, we can give our dog salmon oil providing it with a series of benefits that have a positive impact on improving its overall health.
Benefits of salmon oil for dogs
When we give salmon oil to our dog, the first thing we notice is an improvement in the appearance of its skin and coat. It also helps prevent allergies, is anti-inflammatory, supports heart health, improves cognitive function, aids in wound healing, keeps joints flexible, and enhances the immune system. In addition to all this, salmon oil makes the food much more palatable to our dog.
1- Dermal benefits: Salmon oil helps to improve our pet’s immune system. This reduces allergies, and even prevents the onset of allergies. As a result, the dog’s coat improves greatly in appearance, becoming thicker, silkier and shinier.
2- Brain benefits: Salmon oil plays an important role in the development of the brain of dogs, and in their puppy stage it is very good for their learning, since it improves their cognitive faculties. This product is also ideal for pregnant dogs as some studies have shown that it improves brain development in fetuses. In addition, being a food rich in fats, it is perfect for providing energy at this stage.
3- Bone benefits: The intake of salmon oil favors the production of collagen, which keeps the joints more flexible. Its high content of omega-3 fatty acids prevents joint inflammation, which makes diets rich in these fatty acids beneficial for older dogs.
4- Digestive benefits: The intake of omega-3 acids promotes the diversity of the gut microbiome, that is, it increases the diversity and abundance of “good” bacteria in the gut. This results in health benefits, including reduced risk of developing diabetes, obesity or inflammatory bowel diseases.
How to give salmon oil to our pet
The usual diet of our dog can be complemented and enriched with an excellent product that, used in moderation, provides ample benefits to our best friend.
There are many ways to use salmon oil to supplement your dog’s diet. The ways of supplying it can be:
– Giving capsules to your pet at mealtime or offering it to him with something he likes as a snack.
– Add oil in their food to improve the flavor of the feed.
– You can also choose a feed that already has salmon oil in the list of ingredients.
A key factor for the correct administration of salmon oil, and that no overdoses occur that may trigger negative side effects such as nausea, diarrhea or bad breath, is that a veterinarian prescribes the appropriate dosage for your dog based on its breed, age, weight and physical condition.
