Many pet foods on the shelves today barely meet the nutritional requirements of your dog and cat…and our pets are paying a heavy price for it. Today health problems among pets are more common than ever. The good news is that it’s totally preventable. All we need to do is change their diet.
Dog’s and cats love fish. And for thousands of years before we domesticated them, it was a major portion of their diet.
Don’t believe it? Check out this awesome video to see these dogs hunting fish:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPmBVmXGcfc
and check out this video of cats hunting fish:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya2cpmn9-AM
So ask yourself this question-Is your pet getting a “minimum” amount of fish in their diet? Unless you feed them fish regularly the most likely answer is an emphatic “NO”!
In most dog and cat foods today Omega 3s are nonexistent.
Why is Fish Oil so important?
Fish oil contributes EPA and DHA Omega-3s to your pet’s overall health and both are considered essential fatty acids, meaning they cannot be manufactured in the body and therefore need to be obtained through diet.
Below are some of the many known benefits provided by these essential fatty acids to the overall health and welfare of dogs and cats throughout their lives:
- Perfectly hydrated moist skin and much less itchiness and hot spots
- Glistening soft coat and no more dull and dry rough looking coat
- Decreased shedding
- Healthy immune system function support
- Boosts auto immune diseases
- Anti-Inflammatory activity
- Reduced inflammation throughout the body and organs
- decreased joint inflammation, pain and discomfort
- Increased fertility of male dogs and cats
- Increased energy and stamina
- Brian nerve and eye development* of puppies and smarter more easily trained puppies and kittens.
- Slows the cognitive decline of senior dogs
- Significantly reduced risk of brain, heart and kidney health issues
- Reduction in cancer risk
*DHA is important for puppies and kittens, as it is crucial for the development of tissue in the brain and retina of the eye.
Dogs and cats require two different kinds of essential fatty acids for normal development and good health maintenance, Omega-3 and Omega-6. The omega-6 fatty acids are overly excessive in their diet as they are very commonly found in almost everything that they eat. The fish oil omega-3s EPA and DHA however are not commonly found in appreciable amounts in today’s pet foods and diets.
So what type of Fish Oil is best?
Dr. Lawrence Wilson-Teaches physicians and nutrition consultants about nutritional balancing science. He has reviewed over 35,000 hair mineral analysis and he has written four books and writes for various magazines and other publications. Although his experience is mainly with humans his experience stated below should apply to pets as well. He states:
“I would say that food sources are best, provided the source is sardines… Sardines are by far the best because of their low mercury content and other nutrient content. I do not recommend ANY tuna or salmon because of their high mercury content. “
Wild-caught, sustainable fish like sardines and anchovies from cold waters with low levels of mercury and other heavy metals are excellent sources of EPA and DHA for cats and dogs.
Keep in mind, there is a risk for ‘too much of a good thing’ when it comes to omega-3 oils. Please follow the suggested dose according to your cat and dog’s weight.
Although rare, health problems can arise from over-supplementation including:
- Peroxidation of EPA and DHA (free radicals attacking the lipids) that can manifest as a vitamin E deficiency
• Loose stools due to poor digestion of fatty acids
• Changes in immune function from fatty acids suppressing the inflammatory response
Proper supplementation of omega-3 oils can make a positive impact on the overall health of cats and dogs throughout all stages of their lives.
Does it matter where the fish comes from?
New York, NY, August 15, 2014 — In a comprehensive new study published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease (http://www.lipidworld.com/content/13/1/99) it was shown that the molecular structure and dosage of omega-3 found in the oil derived from Scandinavian sources reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than other sources.
The trial objective was to compare the increases in blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids after consumption of four different omega-3 supplements and to assess potential changes in cardiovascular disease risk following supplementation. Results showed that oil from Scandinavia in the natural triglyceride (TG) form was 382% more effective than krill oil and 227% more effective than salmon oil. Scandinavian ethyl ester (EE) fish oil was 202% better than krill oil and 120% better than salmon oil.
With a background in fish oil dating back over 14 years, Icelandirect is a major importer and distributor of Icelandic fish oils in the U.S., including omega-3, cod liver oil, and tuna oil. Icelandirect complies with US Pharmacopeia standards to assure that its products meet the parameters defined by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the World Health Organization. Icelandic fish oil production benefits from a protected 200-mile fishing zone in the cold, clean waters of the North Atlantic. Standards include 100% ISO 9001 and GMP compliance, carbon-neutral production, a fully-staffed on-premises quality control lab, and products that fully conform to CA Prop 65 guidelines. Icelandirect provides oils in bulk liquid form, encapsulated, emulsified, or fully packaged to the customer’s specifications for both human and pet consumption.
Where should I buy my Fish Oil?
From us of course! We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to wonder where the very best for your pet is to be found. Natures Pure Edge N.P.E.
Omega-3 Fish Oil with turmeric for Dogs and Cats was specially developed to be the best at addressing:
- Inflamed skin and joints
- Excessive shedding
- Allergy prone dry and “itchy” skin
Our wild-caught Sardine, herring, anchovy, and mackerel is wild-caught deep in the Atlantic waters surrounding Iceland. It contains 800 mg EPA, 525 mg DHA, and is uniquely blended with Curcumin C3 Complex®- a patented extract of potent turmeric that is one of the most effective anti-inflammatory ingredients available without a prescription. Curcumin has long been used to reduce skin and joint inflammation. Coupled with EPA and DHA this powerhouse trio shines and thickens fur, reduces shedding, soothes dry itchy skin, lubricates stiff joints, reduces inflammation, and boosts the immune system.
If your dog or cat could speak they would ask you to buy Natures Pure Edge Fish Oil with Turmeric today!