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I am thinking of adding fish oil to my dog& cats food for their skin, etc. Is it okay to open the capsules and add the liquid directly to the food or does that contaminate or reduce the effects? How much should a large dog take each day. Also, how about flaxseed oil, same question as above?
HI Diane
it is fine to either open up the capsules, or you can place them whole in the food. Animals find fish oil very tastey so it should not matter which way you do it - they will eat it. Flaxseed oil is good, but not as readily absorbable by animals as fish oil is. Make sure the fish oil is of a high quality, and from a sustainable source if possible. If you do not want to use fish oil for any reason then you are better to go with a product like Spirulina (rather than flaxseed oil).
I would look at giving your dogs the children's advised dosage. You can see how they react to this and you can increase slightly if you feel this is not enough.
I hope this is helpful.
Thanks,
Silva.
www.roxysworld.com.au
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Silva Mirovics
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I can answer questions on natural therapies for dogs. Questions can relate to diet, nutrition, herbal, flower essences and other natural remedies.
Experience
I run my own business - www.roxysworld.com.au - specialising in canine massage, natural therapies and nutritional advice. I am dedicated to educating owners in ways that they can take a more natural approach to caring for their dogs.
Publications
I write an article for every edition of the Peninsula Alternative newspaper, based on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Austalia. Each article is based on canine health, safety and lifestyle.
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I am a fully qualified Canine Myofunctional Therapist, I am currently completing studies in Small Animal Naturopathy. I am also a fully qualified human therapist with an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and I have a Bachelor Degree in Health Sciences.
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I provide a mobile massage service to the southern suburbs of Melbourne. I sell my products around Australia and New Zealand. I have even had a few customers from USA.
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