Fish Oil Benefits for Dogs

Meet my dog Xena (Boxer/Greyhound) 4 yrs.

Mankind has been reaping the benefits of fish oil for centuries now and now new research has shown that fish oil is extremely beneficial for not only treating diseases but also in preventing them. 

The oil contained in fish is an extremely rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which has been found to be helpful in treating many conditions such as inflammation, allergies, heart problems and kidney disease. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, omega 3 oils have especially proven to be useful in treating skin problems such as excessive itching, infections and hair shedding. Apart from this, including fish as part of the diet also improves the dog’s mental health as it contains healthy brain supplements. 

Fish oil can also help to ward off cancer; a killer disease that is causing the deaths of millions of dog’s every year as it contains nutrients that can help to fight off of dangerous cancer cells. Fish is also a low fat food, so the animal is not at risk of gaining as much weight from eating fish as compared to other foods such as meat. Moreover it helps to regulate the cholesterol levels in the body which reduces the risks of heart attacks. Dogs as they grown old become victims of arthritis and bone deformities and doctors say that the best way to prevent this problem is by regularly feeding them with fish food. This is because fish food contains high amounts of cartilage which is incidentally a rich source of glucosamine and chondroitin which are essential components for the well being of bones. 

Fish is also high in proteins and low in sugar which means that it is easily digestible and this is especially necessary for older dogs whose digestive systems have slowed down considerably. Fish like Salmon also contain natural anti-oxidants that can help to exterminate certain kind of germs known to affect dogs. Thus as you can see fish can hugely help to boost your dog’s health and help it to live longer. So make it a point to regularly include fish in your dog food. 

Nevertheless if you are living in places where fish are either expensive or are difficult to find, then it would be feasible to go for packaged fish food. You can find these at most local stores but if you wish to buy these at discounted rates, purchasing them online from dog food companies is also not a bad option.

Fish food is much more nutritious than any other dog food, so if you wish to see your pets in the pink of health, start feeding them with these foods from today itself.