Dog Arthritis and Fish Oil
When our pets reach their twilight years of life, the best thing we can do as their owners is to keep them as healthy and comfortable as possible.
Arthritis in dogs is very common and something you probably will have to deal with sometime in a the future as a pet owner. Here is one great supplement suggestion, Fish Oil. Fish oil is probably the single most effective nutritional supplement for dogs with Arthritis. Fish oil is Fish Body Oil, Salmon Oil or EPA oil, not cod liver oil. It provides omega-3 fatty acieds that help reduce inflammation. They are beneficial no what what type of diet you feed your dog. But, beware that omega-3 fatty acids break down quickly when exposed to light, heat or air so just feeding a food that has them added will probably not be beneficial. The dosage recommended for is 1000 mg fish oil or 300 mg EPA/DHA per every 10 lbs of body weight per day. Because fish oil depletes the body of Vitamin E, you should also give your dog vitamin E supplements. The recommended dose of Vitamin E is 100 IUs to a small dog, 200 IUs to a medium dog, and a up to 400 IUs for a large dog. You can to this daily, or once or twice a week.
Consult with your Veterinarian to determine the type of Arthritis you dog may have, and what he suggests for the best pain relief. For more pet health care tips or to have a personalized pet tribute made, visit www.treasuredfriendmemorials.com