Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 8/23/2008

Question
How much mg should I give my miniture schnauzers? I purchased, Rexall Omega 3 Salmon oil 2000mg, which contains 400 mg of Omega 3, I pierce the cap & put it on their kibble, is this too much? any guidelines, ie weight, etc. thanks!

Answer
One capsule of its 1500 mg soft gel fish oil for large dogs weighing 20 pounds or more.
It is going to be messy because you will only need 1/2  of the contents of the gel capsule...
If you had purchased the salmon oil ( pure) at the pet store, it would be in a liquid bottle..
Yummy Chummies Salmon oil is sold at most pet stores.




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Fish oil is good for dogs – and cats! Veterinarians first used omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil to treat canine allergies but now recommend it for a wide variety of conditions ranging from kidney disease to arthritis and high cholesterol. Adding fish oil to your dog's food provides anti-inflammatory effects and can help relieve itching due to atopic dermatitis, an allergy-related skin condition.

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