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The fatty acids found in fish oil are necessary for the normal function of various systems of the human, dog’s and cat’s body. Our pets can suffer from some of the same poor health conditions as humans. It’s one thing to give a dog or cat food that will allow them to grow and stay alive. However, like with humans, it’s quite another to find the perfect balance to improve immune function, cognition, behavior and prevent cancer. Fish oil for our dogs and pets has many benefits.

Dogs and cats need both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for optimal health. Studies find omega-3 in fish oil may improve cognitive function in older dogs. The Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine found that dogs with heart failure had lower levels of EPA and DHA than their healthy counterparts. Those are two of the major benefits of fish oil that can be given to our dogs and cats.

Dogs given fish oil that are prone to thromboembolisms (obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its main branches) may be helped by the anti-clotting effect on platelets.

Ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal rapid heart rhythms originating in the lower chambers of the heart) have been prevented and high blood pressure has been reduced in dogs supplemented with fish oil rich in omega-3.

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) may be useful in reducing inflammation associated with arthritis. Ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and glomerular disease (kidney disease) may respond to the anti-inflammatory effects of certain fatty acids, which have also been shown to be renal protective.

Omega-3 fish oil can benefit dogs by slowing the growth of malassezia, a yeast infection on the skin and ears in both dogs and cats. Researchers suggest that fish oil supplements for dogs may prevent atopy (allergies to inhaled substances such as pollens and molds).

Fish oil for dogs and cats has been shown to reduce the itchiness, redness, swelling and hair loss associated with those dry, raw, hairless patches that bother our pets. In some animals, fatty acids alone can decrease pruritus or inflammation to an acceptable level. Continue Reading »

When choosing a dog food you have to look at many different things. The thing I really like about dry dog food is that it is easy to measure. My dog likes both wet and dry dog food, so I just go with what works best.Some dogs are picky, and you have to use just moist dog food. I just fill his bowl with and he eats it right up.

It’s good to keep your dog on a regulated diet that doesn’t involve a ton of different foods. Eating people food is a big no-no and can cause your dogs a lot of problems. Not eating dog food can cause things like tummy aches, obesity, and behavior problems.

Make sure that you feed your dog according to how much he weighs. Read the back of your dog food for a chart on how much food to give him. When you start a dog on a new food, you might have to take special care so that he doesn’t get sick.

Dry dog food can be mixed with water to give your dog something more moist. I just stick with dry though because you can barely smell it when it is just dry, but moist food smells bad. I think that dogs probably like moist dog food better, but some flavors of dry dog food are very good tasting and so I think it is just fine. Continue Reading »

Looking for some pet tools to effectively give your dog a healthy and disease-free lifestyle? Start your task as a responsible dog owner by nourishing your dog in a proper and unique elevated feeder!

Not only will your dog be comfortable in eating and drinking but your pet will also be away from infections and other unwanted diseases.

As a dog owner, did you ever ask yourself how you can benefit from using an elevated feeder? You can simply find the answers by yourself. Think about this.

Imagine that you are about to start eating your lunch in a particular restaurant. But before you start eating, you have seen the plate that you are about to feed in has this faded color where all sides are so dirty. Now, will you have the appetite to finish your meal? That goes the same way in feeding your dog. Continue Reading »