Fish Oil Really Helps Pets!

In research studies, fish oil has shown positive benefits helping pets in a number of areas and is among the most commonly used nutritional supplements in treating dogs and cats.

Many pet foods (the main source of a pet's diet) contain primarily Omega-6 fatty acids from vegetable oils, resulting in a highly unbalanced ratio of Omega-6s to Omega-3s. Thus, supplementing with Fish Oil becomes an essential step to maintaining wellness in your pet.

Recognizing this, many veterinarians now recommend Omega-3 oils for support in heart, vision, and joint health as well as to nourish the skin and coat. Fish oil supplementation may be especially helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions including allergies (see below) arthritis, heart disease, and even kidney disease. Here is an outline on some of these benefits:

Fish Oil and Allergies

Fish oil is very effective in pets with allergies and or skin and coat problems. As it can reduce inflammatory agents such as corticosteroid and antihistamines, which helps to control itching. Pet owners usually find liquids to be more convenient and more cost effective for this use in pets.

Fish Oil and Joint Health

Just like humans, as animals age the cartilage protecting the joints can wear down, resulting in reduced mobility and even osteoarthritis. Typically supplementation with glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM is in order and very effective in helping to protect cartilage loss. Fish oil can greatly augment this regimen in the early stage of treatment, as it is particularly effective at reducing the corresponding inflammation (which causes great discomfort and immobility), associated with these conditions.

Fish Oil and Heart Health

Research indicates fish oil can help manage heart disease by reducing triglyceride levels and acting as an antiarrhythmic agent.

Fish Oil and Kidney Health

Fish oil aids in preserving renal function and potentially slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease.

Fish Oil and Immune System Support

Fish oil can support a healthy immune system and has shown benefits in managing gastrointestinal and autoimmune disorders. 

Why is Quality in Fish Oil Especially Important?

Fish contains lead and other contaminants, which if accumulated in the diet can cause harmful effects. Additionally, since it is an oil, it is subject to oxidation and the potential of becoming rancid. Therefore, it is critical that any fish oil supplement have documented processes for removing these contaminants and protecting against oxidation.

How Do I Choose a High-Quality Fish Oil?

Choosing a high-quality Omega-3 fish oil supplement with exceptional purity and freshness, as well as high levels of Omega-3s is key to supporting pet health.

Look for formulas that are derived from fish typically from deep-sea, wild-caught, or cold-water that have lower risk of contamination and provide for credible third-party testing in the following key areas:

1. EPA/DHA content of final product.

2. Undergo refinement to remove contaminants and pollutants and demonstrate result by testing to ensure that heavy metals and other harmful contaminants are kept at very low, documents non-harmful levels.

• Heavy metals
• PCBs
• Dioxins & furans
• Dioxin-like PCBs
• Harmful bacteria

Celavin ™ Wild Caught Norwegian Salmon is a high-quality, Ultra Pure formula delivering 1,125 mg of EPA/DHA per serving.

Add this incredible companion formula to your pet’s food and their health will benefit in numerous ways.