Omega 3 Dosing (for dogs under 50 lbs)
Body weight (lbs) | Body weight (Kg) | Recommended Daily Dose (100 mg/kg) | Maximum Daily Dose |
---|---|---|---|
5 | 2.3 | 230 mg | 574 mg |
10 | 4.5 | 450 mg | 965 mg |
15 | 6.8 | 680 mg | 1308 mg |
20 | 9.1 | 910 mg | 1623 mg |
25 | 11.4 | 1140 mg | 1919 mg |
30 | 13.6 | 1360 mg | 2200 mg |
35 | 15.9 | 1590 mg | 2469 mg |
40 | 18.2 | 1820 mg | 2730 mg |
45 | 20.5 | 2050 mg | 2982 mg |
50 | 22.7 | 2270 mg | 3227 |
Bodyweight (lbs) | Bodyweight (Kg) | Recommended Daily Dose (100 mg/kg) | Maximum Daily Dose |
---|---|---|---|
50 lbs | 22.7 | 2270 mg | 3227 mg |
55 | 25 | 2500 mg | 3466 mg |
60 | 27.3 | 2730 mg | 3700 mg |
65 | 29.5 | 2950 mg | 3924 mg |
70 | 31.8 | 3180 mg | 4153 mg |
75 | 34.1 | 3410 mg | 4374 mg |
80 | 36.4 | 3640 mg | 4590 mg |
85 | 38.6 | 3860 mg | 4804 mg |
90 | 41 | 4100 mg | 5014 mg |
95 | 43.2 | 4320 mg | 5222 mg |
100 | 45.5 | 4550 mg | 5427 mg |
Bodyweight (lbs) | Bodyweight (Kg) | Recommended Daily Dose (100 mg/kg) | Maximum Daily Dose |
---|---|---|---|
100 lbs | 45.5 | 4550 mg | 5427 mg |
105 | 47.7 | 4770 mg | 5629 mg |
110 | 50 | 5000 mg | 5829 mg |
115 | 52.3 | 5230 mg | 6027 mg |
120 | 54.5 | 5450 mg | 6222 mg |
125 | 56.8 | 5680 mg | 6415 mg |
130 | 59.1 | 5910 mg | 6607 mg |
135 | 61.3 | 6130 mg | 6797 mg |
140 | 63.6 | 6360 mg | 6985 mg |
145 | 65.9 | 6590 mg | 7171 mg |
150 | 68.2 | 6820 mg | 7356 mg |
EPA and DHA can be found naturally in salmon, sardines, and anchovies, and your dog will probably find this to be a tasty treat!
In a 6 oz serving, this is how much Omega 3s your dog would get from each source:
- NOTE: CARE does not recommend using salmon or salmon oil as a daily source of Omega 3s in dogs as it is not the most environmentally sustainable source.
Side Effects of Fish Oil Supplements for Pets
What happens if you take fish oil everyday?
There are some safety concerns when fish oil is taken in high doses. Taking more than 3 grams per day might keep blood from clotting and can increase the chance of bleeding. High doses of fish oil might also reduce the immune system’s activity, reducing the body’s ability to fight infection.
5 Fish Oil For Dogs Side Effects To AVOID (And The Simple Solution)
Gelatin, Glycerine, Water, Methacrylic, Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Monostearate, Triethyl Citrate, Tocopherols, and last but not least: Propylene Glyclol
Are you kidding me? Scour the internet for case studies and material safety data sheets and no way are these chemicals going into my dog. He has enough problems!
Bottom line when it comes to dog’s having an Allergic Reaction to Fish Oil, you have to consider all ingredients swirling around in that fish oil bottle or fish oil pill, not just the oil. .
So we’ve talked about allergic reactions and overdosing but what about just your normal average side effects of giving your dog fish oil. While many side effects are simply waterered down overdosing symptoms, there are a couple worth mentioning.
Like most supplements and dietary issues with senior dog’s the conclusions will be very individual. But let’s try to address the most common side effects reported when giving a dog fish oil.
So, I’ve tried several varieties of omega-3 including fish oil, cod liver oil and my number one choice is Krill Oil. I should note that I always try a product first before I give it to my dog. I like to know how it tastes (freshness) and I like to know how it goes down and being that I take omega-3 supplements too for my own inflammation, it only makes sense that I try it on myself first.
And I don’t use just any Krill Oil, I use Captain’s Krill – I use this krill oil sold on amazon for me and my dog because my extensive research in the Krill harvesting and oil extruding process led me to them. Here is a picture of my bottle and you can see the size of the pill is far smaller because there aren’t added ingredients and it’s DARK to protect it from oxidation.
Captains Krill is a true small batch artisan of Krill oil and they don’t soak their krill in chemicals like many manufactures do. The only thing in their krill oil is the result of them pressing, fresh caught krill in American waters.
They test their product for everything, including peroxide levels and post results to the public. Love it! It is a little more expensive than some products and a lot more expensive that others, but I think it would have to be when the product is not cut with cheap additives and flavors.
Unfortunately, all dietary supplements have the potential for adverse effects and you are left to weigh the benefits. But in order to weigh the benefits, it helps to educate yourself on where the risks are highest and how and when they become risks to begin with.
I know this article was really long so if you’ve gotten this far, thanks for sticking with it. I do hope that it has helped expose where, why, how and when risks appear as you give your dog omega-3 supplements and what you can do to combat the problems and only reap the benefits.
Thank you to all the dog owners who continue to share success stories and especially those who share their frightening complications of supplementing a dog with omega-3’s. I hope omega-3 supplements for dogs can turn into a success story for all. If you want to read more about Captain’s Krill, here is another article: Krill Oil for Dogs.
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