Description
Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet Dog & Cat Liquid Supplements are considered essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) because they cannot be made by the body. For optimal health and wellness, EPA and DHA must be supplied by the diet and/or supplementation. EPA and DHA are necessary structural components of cell membranes. These omega-3 fatty acids maintain the cell membrane fluidity and permeability needed for healthy, functioning cells.
EPA and DHA are found abundantly in cold-water fish. Flax seed oil contains ALA, another omega-3 fatty acid that requires the body to first convert ALA to EPA and DHA before utilization. Dogs have limited ability to make this conversion, while cats have even less of this ability to make this conversion. Therefore, supplementation with high quality omega-3 fish oil is recommended for dogs, and cats.
Benefits:
- Cellular health
- Immune system health
- Skin and coat health
- Joint health
- Heart health
- Brain development and maintenance
- Eye development and maintenance
Ingredients
Anchovy oil, sardine oil, d-alpha tocopherol (a preservative).
Guaranteed Analysis
1 teaspoon = 5.0 ml
1 teaspoon contains
Crude Fat (min) 99.4%
Moisture (max) 0.1%
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 31%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)* (min) 17% (4600mg per 5ml)
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* (min) 10%
*Not Recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Feeding Guidlines
Suggested daily use for cats 2 to over 20 lbs:
2–4 lbs: 0.25 mL (39 mg EPA/23 mg DHA)
5–9 lbs: 0.5 mL (78 mg EPA/46 mg DHA)
10–14 lbs: 0.75 mL (117 mg EPA/69 mg DHA)
15–20 lbs: 1.0 mL (156 mg EPA/92 mg DHA)
over 20 lbs: 1.25 mL (196 mg EPA/115 mg DHA
Suggested daily use for dogs 2–19 lbs:
2–4 lbs: 0.5 mL (78 mg EPA/46 mg DHA)
5–9 lbs: 1.0 mL (156 mg EPA/92 mg DHA)
10–19 lbs: 2.0 mL (313 mg EPA/184 mg DHA)
Apply oil onto food, or serve by itself.
