Dog Cancer Omega 3 Fish Oil

I give Lucy much more fat than anyone would think to give. She gets at least 8-10gram per day. 8 fish pills (4 at each meal) plus 1 tablespoon of Flax on Cottage Cheese which might be about 2grams.

Here some quotes around the web:

“Fish oil at 1000 mg per 20 lbs of dog each day is a recommended minimum dosage supplement for dogs with cancer”

“This is in addition to the Flax oil in the cottage cheese.”


“Fats:
Not only do dogs have metabolism differences with carbohydrates, but they also
show abnormalities in lipid metabolism. These abnormalities contribute to
immune suppression. Malignant cells cannot use lipids for energy, so Dr. Ogilvie
suggests adding much more fat to a dogs diet, and in particular, the essential
fatty acid, Omega-3. He not only states that Omega-3 fatty acids will help a dog
with energy, but can actually help stop tumor growth.
Foods rich in Omega-3 include Flaxseed Oil, salmon and other cold water fishes.
He does suggest to limit the amount of Omega-6 fatty acids, as it has proven in
his tests that these oils can cause cancer to grow faster. Those oils would
include GLA’s, or primrose oils, borage oil and black current oil.”

“Many vets will recommend Hill’s n/d for cancer patients because it is clinically proven to improve outcomes, although the clinical results are only confirmed for lymphoma, nasal and oral tumors. Hill’s n/d is a prescription diet available through any veterinarian. It has what is thought to be an optimal ratio of proteins (37%), carbs (21%) and fats (32%) as well as additional Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the form of fish oil (min 7%) and an amino acid called Arginine (3%).( I GIVE 900mg of that)

There are some drawbacks to Hill’s n/d though, that lead many pet guardians to choose other options. First, it is a relatively expensive diet, especially for larger breeds. Secondly, it only comes in canned formula because of its high fat content. As a result, some picky eaters may not like the taste of it if they have been raised on kibble all their lives. Third, and most importantly to those who wish to feed their dog as naturally as possible, the quality of the ingredients in n/d are not ideal, as animal by-products are used to produce this food. ”

A Vet blog:
“If your loved dog has a cancer at this time, you want to get as much omega 3 in him or her as possible. Start slowly and work your way up to large amounts over about 2 weeks to avoid an upset stomach. Give with food. For a dog about 60 lbs, you want about 18 grams of good quality fish oil containing omega 3′s. This usually means about 15-20 of the typical capsules daily, which is a large amount! For double strength caps, halve the dose. Adjust up or down for the size of your dog. The capsules can be popped and the oil mixed in food if your dog resists eating the capsules by themselves. Watch for digestive upset (vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite), and if so, stop and then later start with lower doses increased more slowly.
If your loved dog is not diagnosed with cancer and is on typical commercial food, I would have you begin an omega 3 fatty acid supplement at lower doses than those dogs with cancer. For a 60 lb dog, my opinion is a standard supplemental dose of roughly 4-6 grams of omega 3-containing capsules daily. Remember to start with low doses than work up over 2 weeks. “