“Food is Medicine”
What is it we want most for our pets? The answer I hear most is a long, healthy, and happy life. We all have had or know of someone who has had a pet die before their time. Cancer, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, and Disease in general typically being the cause. Some of these diseases could have been prevented or slowed down whereas others, because of genetics, it was just going to happen. With this in mind, the question I am answering is “If there was one supplement you would add to a puppy or dog’s diet, what would it be?”
My answer is Salmon Oil. Just like in humans, it has been thoroughly studied and found to have numerous health benefits. Let’s start with benefits for a growing puppy!
Growing Brains and Eyes! The brain is a fatty organ and loves Omega-3s found in Salmon Oil. The fatty acids DHA and EPA influence brain blood flow, oxidative stress , and even the production of new neurons. DHA is very important for the development and function of the Retina in the eye as well!
Skin and Coat! The largest organ on a pup is their skin, and it loves the fatty acids found in salmon oil. It moisturizes the skin from the inside out and strengthens the hair! Our pups grow 5-6 times their size from 8 weeks old to a year, and go through a coat change around 8 months old, so their skin and coat need as many nutrients as possible!
The benefits for Adult Dogs:
Anti-Inflammatory! This applies to all over a dog’s body from inflammation in their joints to the heart to even the skin.
The Heart! Salmon oil can improve the energy metabolism of the heart cells and help maintain a steady heartbeat. And in cases of advanced heart disease it has been found to combat weight loss.
Inhibit Tumor Growth! When talking to one of our personal veterinarians he said he sees tumors as the #1 growing health problem in today’s pets. Salmon oil, DHA specifically, is being studied and shown to promote cell differentiation and shrink tumors. Does this mean Salmon oil is curing cancer like a miracle drug? No, but I believe it would be a great supplement to hopefully prevent tumor growth.
What Salmon Oil do we use?
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We prefer pawTree’s Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil for our pups, as it is the most concentrated for Omegas, but some people with sensitive smell may prefer the Salmon Oil Drops instead. Our puppies and dogs love both, so feel free to try either. Dosages are on both containers. The oil goes directly on top of their kibble and the drops are given just like treats!
Thanks for reading and any questions on Pup Nutrition feel free to reach out!
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