Benefits of Fish Oil and its contents for your dog.

As we know dogs need two types of fats: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 is well contained in the food we give to our dogs, no matter what kind of food we provide. Omega-3 EFA's somehow more fragile and can be lost due to light, heat and air, so that the omega-3 is always less, either alone or in processed foods commercial food (dog food).

By adding supplements of Omega-3 fatty acids into your dog's diet, will support a healthy heart, kidneys, brain, eyes, immune system, skin and fur. EFAs also reduces inflammation caused by allergies, arthritis and auto immune disease, and also reduces the risk of esophageal cancer.

Fish Oil
Fish oil is sourced from many varieties of fish, such as salmon, sardines and anchovies, fish oil contains two types of Omega-3 fatty acids that are best for dogs: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Most fish oil soft gel consisting of 200 to 300 milligrams of EPA and DHA combined, although some kind of more of a concentrate. Consider the route of administration on the label to be sure how many pieces of soft gel that should be given to your dog. Fish oil is also available in liquid form, which should be stored in a dark container, and stored in a refrigerator and used for several months after it opened to avoid damage to the fish oil.
For a healthy dog​​, give fish oil containing 300 milligrams of combined EPA and DHA per 9kg-13kg dog's weight. For dogs with dysfunction, or dogs with health problems, such as heart disease problems, kidney disease, allergies, arthritis, auto immune diseases, and cancer, you can add up to a dose of 300 milligrams per 4kg weight dogs.

Canned fish such as sardines, mackerel and salmon pink, is a source of Omega-3 EFAs others. A small sardines contain about 100 milligrams of combined EPA and DHA.

Cod Liver Oil
EPA and DHA are also found in Cod Liver Oil, but cod liver oil contains vitamins A and D - fat soluble and accumulate in the body should not be excessive. You can give cod liver oil that contains no more than 100IUs Vitamin D per 9kg body weight of the dog every day. (The amount of vitamin D is always listed on the label of a supplement of cod liver oil). If you want to provide omega-3 fatty acids more, use of fish oil rather than cod liver oil.

vitamin E
Vitamin E is the body's needs will be met if you give any supplements with oil. Although many fish oil containing a small amount of Vitamin E as a natural preservative, it would be better if you add 100IUs vitamin E per 11kg body weight at least once every two weeks (every day is fine) if you add the oil into your dog's diet.

Other oils
Many dog ​​owners add vegetable oil into their dog's diet, thinking that it would be good for their skin and coat health, but it is very rare. Vegetable oils, such as corn oil (corn oil), safflower oil, soybean oil, and canola oil, which contains very high linoleic acid, Omega-6 fatty acids are also found to be contained in grains, vegetables and poultry. Too much linoleic acid would lead to inflammation, unlike the gains of Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil.
Flaxseed oil contains a form of Omega-3 EFAs are known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which must be processed by the body into EPA and DHA that can be utilized by the body. Most dogs do not treat well ALA; at most 15% of ALA is processed, and usually the other cases, completely untreated. For this reason, fish oil is the best option to meet the needs of your dog fatty acids

Omega-3 EFAs.
Olive oil contains mostly oleic acid, non-essential fatty acids Omega-9. Omega-9 fatty acids compete with fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, and reduce their concentrations in the blood and skin. Olive oil might benefit the skin and fur, but if you use it, give the amount / dose very little.
Coconut oil contains saturated fats than essential fatty acids. Many people believe that coconut oil (coconut oil) can help skin problems and other health problems, but coconut oil can not meet the needs of dog fatty acids.