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Holistic Pet Info offers natural pet health care products and information for using nutritional supplements, vitamins and other natural medicines to help cats and dogs live healthy lives.

 

Benefits of Essential Fatty Acids for Dogs and Cats

What are Essential Fatty Acids and why do pets need them?

Essential fatty acids are the fats that animals—including humans—can't live without! They are critical to every cell in the body, and regulate nearly every bodily function.

Essential fatty acids help build muscle mass and strong bones and teeth. They nourish your pet's skin, hair, mucous membranes, nerves, thyroid, adrenals and much more. Fatty acids keep the gastrointestinal tract lubricated and aid in smooth, efficient digestion and elimination. They also control the way cholesterol works in the body, and play a key role in the functioning of the brain, in regulating inflammation and healing, and immune, digestive, reproductive and cardiovascular functions.


Omega-3 fatty acids include:

  • Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
  • Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
  • Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

EPA and DHA are found primarily in cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut and herring, and fish oil supplements. ALA is found in dark, leafy greens, and in soybeans, walnuts, flaxseeds and their oils, as well as canola oil.

Hundreds of scientific studies have demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids:

  • Support healthy brain development
  • Exert a positive effect on inflammatory problems, including stiff and aching joints
  • Lower risk of heart disease and cancer
  • Support healthy blood lipid levels and blood viscosity
  • Provide high levels of vitamins A and D necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth; healthy skin and mucous membranes; and healthy night vision
 

Essential fatty acids for pets

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New! Dr. Harvey's Health and Shine

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Aller-911 Skin and Coat

Animal Essentials Fish Oil Plus

Derma-Strength for Dogs

Derma-Strength for Cats

Omega Gel Caps

Super EPA

Kelp Help

Ultimate Skin and Coat


 

Why Does My Dog or Cat Need an Fatty Acid Supplement?

Most pet foods contain the minimum daily requirement of essential fatty acids, which is generally not enough for optimal health. On top of that, processed foods have increased omega 6 fatty acids and decreased omega-3 fatty acids, so if your pet eats processed food, it's a good idea to add omega 3 supplements. And most importantly, adding omega 3 fatty acids to your pet's diet will increase the production of non-inflammatory eicosanoids and decrease inflammation.

Also, as with other supplements, supplementation of omega 3 fatty acids often lowers the need for your veterinarian to prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids or antihistamines.

Whether your dog or cat is healthy or fighting a disease, supplementing its diet with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement that goes beyond meeting the minimum daily requirement can provide numerous benefits and health insurance.


Learn more about the health benefits that an essential fatty acid supplement can provide for your dog or cat by reading these articles:


Suggested Products

Animal Essentials Fish Oil Plus

Animal Essentials Fish Oil Plus

Animal Essentials Fiish Oil Plus provides a healthy, well-balanced formula of Omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids, derived from sustainable wild caught fish. Containing higher levels of Omega 3s, this formula is helpful for pets with flea allergies and chronic skin problems.

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Omega Gel Caps by NaturVet

Omega fatty acid supplement for pets

Omega Gel Caps are recommended to help maintain healthy skin and glossy coat. A concentrated source of EPA and DHA fatty acids help to achieve a soft, silky, shiny and healthy coat and maintain normal moisture content.

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Super EPA by Thorne Research

Omega 3 fatty acids for dogs and cats

Super EPA is a fish oil concentrate that is a superior source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omege-3s are needed to help prevent skin from drying and cracking and they are also an anti-inflammatory.  This will improve the quality of your pet’s coat and reduce the swelling and wounding associated with biting and scratching. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to prevent heart disease – they help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, stabilize irregular heart rhythms and reduce clotting of blood platelets. Omega-3s also work as an anti-inflammatory for skin diseases, asthma, allergies and kidney inflammation and some studies have shown them to be beneficial in reducing and stopping the growth of tumors.

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Kelp Help by NaturVet

Kelp Help contains Omega 3,6,9 fatty acids for dogs and catsKelp Help combines the benefits of natural Omega 3, 6, and 9 Fatty Acids for healthy skin and a glossy coat, as well as being fortified with ESSENTIAL vitamins and minerals important to maintain normal digestion and proper vitamin utilization.

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Ultimate Skin and Coat from NaturVet

Ultimate Skin and Coat in pets

Formulated with only the highest quality, all natural active ingredients, Ultimate Skin and Coat by NaturVet combines the benefits of natural Omega 3, 6 & 9 Fatty Acids for healthy skin and a glossy coat. Fortified with biotin, vitamins, and minerals important to maintain normal digestion and for overall health.

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