topic Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs in Community Chat

Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

luvdoodles — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 12:17:25 GMT

Our golden doodle has been extremely itchy for over a month now. Took his to the vet and she suggested switching his food thinking it was a food allergy. She also sent me home with some steroid pills to make him comfortable. Neither one has made a difference. I am wondering if it just dry skin and thinking fish oil may help. Do any of you use this for your dogs.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 14:00:39 GMT

I don't know what you're feeding him, but I would suggest something that's grain free. We give our dog Nature's Domain. It's supposedly Taste of The Wild, but privately labeled for Costco. He seems to love it (really, he'd eat anything) and is doing well on it.

I do give him an Omega-3 Fish Oil Concentrate supplement. The one we use is Vitacost Tag Super Pure Omega-3 for Pets, but you could probably use people fish oil just as easily. There are calculators online to determine the right amount for your size pet. He also gets canine multivitamins and a glucosamine & chondroitin supplement. I know, I cater to him a lot.

I don't know if you've tried it, but I've read that Brewer's Yeast is good for itchy dogs too

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

NickNack — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 14:40:53 GMT

I used to give one of my dogs fish oil caps. The vet recommended and I used Welactin. You can purchase it at KVVet. My dog loved it, and I do believe it helped. She died a couple of years ago or I would still be using it for her. It could be the food, too. Until my dog had to switch to a prescription diet I fed Wellness, which is one of the highest quality foods available.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

ccassaday — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 18:23:31 GMT

Our golden takes them for dermatitis. They didn't seem to help but there are other good benefits your dog can get out of it.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

luvdoodles — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:58:21 GMT

On 1/11/2015 NickNack said:
I used to give one of my dogs fish oil caps. The vet recommended and I used Welactin. You can purchase it at KVVet. My dog loved it, and I do believe it helped. She died a couple of years ago or I would still be using it for her. It could be the food, too. Until my dog had to switch to a prescription diet I fed Wellness, which is one of the highest quality foods available.

Sorry for the loss of your dog. It's so sad when they go. He will be one next month, still a pup but a big one at 75 lbs. They put him on a fish and potato kibble, he likes it, he will eat anything actually. We just started the fish oil yesterday, hope it helps.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

NickNack — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 20:00:35 GMT

I hope it helps, too. Maybe the combination of that and the new kibble will help him.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

Lacey1 — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 21:00:10 GMT

I buy fish oil capsules at Aldi's. $4 a bottle. My dogs get 2 capsules each, per day. My vet recommended it. They've been getting them for about 7 years, now. I just put the whole capsule in with their regular kibble, and they swallow them whole with their food. I think it helps with their skin and fur.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

lucylover64 — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 02:36:25 GMT

We had a Doberman who had skin problems, and the vet suggested fish oil. We just bought the "people kind," and after regular use it really did help! Good luck to you!

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

Sakuya — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:00:12 GMT

My dog gets one omega 3 fish oil capsule by Andrew Lessman (procaps labs or hsn) and one half of a Zyrtec every day.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

luvdoodles — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:43:30 GMT

On 1/11/2015 lucylover64 said: We had a Doberman who had skin problems, and the vet suggested fish oil. We just bought the "people kind," and after regular use it really did help! Good luck to you!

Well that sounds promising. We are definitely going to try it. Thanks

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

luvdoodles — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:45:32 GMT

On 1/11/2015 Sakuya said: My dog gets one omega 3 fish oil capsule by Andrew Lessman (procaps labs or hsn) and one half of a Zyrtec every day.

Did the Zyrtec make you dog sleepy. Never thought of trying that. As far as dosing, he weighs 75 lbs and not even one yet, would a half be the right dose for him.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

emmysmom — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:47:31 GMT

You can give your dog coconut oil too! I'd stay away from the steroids! I take a tsp in my tea mixed with cinnamon! Tastes great and has many great benefits!

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

NickNack — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:39:25 GMT

On 1/12/2015 luvpoos said:
On 1/11/2015 Sakuya said: My dog gets one omega 3 fish oil capsule by Andrew Lessman (procaps labs or hsn) and one half of a Zyrtec every day.

Did the Zyrtec make you dog sleepy. Never thought of trying that. As far as dosing, he weighs 75 lbs and not even one yet, would a half be the right dose for him.

Don't ever use anything like that without checking with your vet on the correct dosage. All it takes is a phone call.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

goldensrbest — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:59:48 GMT

edHi, I have had dogs for over 30 years,have three goldens now,yes you can give them fish oil tablets, also I buy from chewy. com grissley salmon oil, other places have this also,and I like grain free food,and I feed fromm dog food, make sure your feeding a high quality of food.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

dobiesrule — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 06:55:42 GMT

I was giving my dog expensive fish oil designated for pets. My vet suggested I give her regular fish oil like I take. She asks for it at bedtime and just takes it plain from my hand.

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

emmysmom — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:25:18 GMT

On 1/11/2015 lacey1 said:
I buy fish oil capsules at Aldi's. $4 a bottle. My dogs get 2 capsules each, per day. My vet recommended it. They've been getting them for about 7 years, now. I just put the whole capsule in with their regular kibble, and they swallow them whole with their food. I think it helps with their skin and fur.

Thanks, I have seen them there..love Aldis!

Re: Fish Oil Capsules for Dogs

Daysdee — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:09:51 GMT

For skin problems, check out Nzymes.com. I've been using their products on my dog since September and see a lot of improvement. (I am not with this company in any way, just a satisfied customer.)