Omega-3 guides for dogs and cats.
Plain, practical guides on marine omega-3 for dogs and cats. Learn the science, then dose with confidence. Every guide is written around one question, so you can read the one you need and get straight to the answer.
Skin, coat, joints, heart, brain and more. The full benefits of omega-3 and what each one means for your dog.
Read the guide → Symptoms Why is my dog so itchy?Fleas, a recent change, the season or the skin itself. A sensible order to check them in, and where diet actually fits.
Read the guide → Buyer's guide Best fish oil for dogs in South AfricaThe five things that make a fish oil worth buying, the common mistakes and cost per day in rands.
Read the guide → Cornerstone How much omega-3 does your dog need?Dose depends on the goal. The research-based EPA and DHA targets, translated into pumps of OmegaMax™.
Read the guide → Timelines How long does omega-3 take to work?Coat in 3 to 4 weeks, skin and joints longer. A realistic week-by-week timeline for dogs.
Read the guide → Fundamentals EPA vs DHA: which one matters?The two marine omega-3s that do the work and why the total on the label misleads you.
Read the guide → Comparison Fish oil vs flaxseed and chiaPlant omega-3 is ALA. Dogs convert it poorly and cats barely at all. Here is why marine wins.
Read the guide → Salmon oil Fish oil vs salmon oil: which is better?Concentration and purity decide the result. Why small-fish marine oil beats most salmon oil.
Read the guide → Skin & coat Omega-3 for dog skin, coat and itchingWhat actually helps an itchy, shedding, dull-coated dog and how long it takes to show.
Read the guide → Joints Omega-3 for dog joints and mobilityJoint support needs a much higher intake. Here is the scale and the pump maths worked out.
Read the guide → Cats Omega-3 for cats: safe and how muchCats barely convert plant omega-3, so marine EPA and DHA matter more. A simple dosing guide.
Read the guide →Work out your pet's exact dose.
Enter your dog or cat's weight and goal. We turn the EPA and DHA figures into a simple daily amount, supply length and cost per day.
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