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Choosing Omega-3 Source

How do you choose the best Omega-3 supplement? The main sources of Omega-3s on the market are:

  • Flaxseed/Nut/Vegetable Oils
  • Fish and Cod Liver Oils
  • Krill Oil
  • Greenlip Mussel Oil

Which one should you pick for you dog?

Full article: Choosing an Omega-3 Oil for Your Pet

Filed under: Omega-3

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Plants are the only organisms that can naturally produce omega-3. This is why plants, especially seeds, contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acid. And among these plant sources, flax seed contains the most omega-3.

Fish get their Omega-3 from the plankton or algae they feed on (e.g., herring, sardines and anchovies). Carnivorous fish such as salmon and cod get their omega-3 from the smaller fish they eat.

Read more at Dog Arthritis Blog: A Dog Owner’s Guide to Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Filed under: Nutrition, Omega-3

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