Skin & Coat
Salmon Oil: The Closest Thing Your Dog Has to an Everyday Multivitamin
Salmon Oil: The Closest Thing Your Dog Has to an Everyday Multivitamin
If you could only ever give your dog one supplement, the answer is almost always salmon oil.
Why Omega-3 Matters
Dogs evolved on diets relatively high in marine omega-3 fatty acids. Modern dry kibble is overwhelmingly skewed toward omega-6 — great for shelf life, less great for skin, joints and the cardiovascular system.
Redressing the balance with a daily dose of marine omega-3 can:
- Reduce shedding within 4–6 weeks
- Soothe dry, itchy skin
- Visibly improve coat shine and softness
- Support joint comfort (omega-3s are naturally anti-inflammatory)
- Support heart and brain function
What Makes a Good Salmon Oil?
Not all bottles on the shelf are equal. Here is what to look for:
Source
Wild or sustainably-farmed cold-water salmon — Scottish, Norwegian or Alaskan are the gold standards. Avoid generic "fish oils" that don't specify the species.Extraction
Cold-pressed is best. Heat damages omega-3s and produces off-flavours that dogs reject.EPA + DHA
These are the two omega-3s that matter. A good salmon oil will have at least 1,000mg of combined EPA + DHA per teaspoon.Vitamin E
Omega-3s oxidise quickly. A small added amount of natural Vitamin E protects the oil and protects the dog.How Much, How Often?
A simple rule of thumb: 1 softgel per 10–20kg of body weight per day, given with food. That is it.
No bottle in the fridge. No greasy hands. No fishy smell on the kitchen counter.
Our Skin + Coat Omega Softgels combine cold-water marine EPA & DHA, sunflower omega-6, flaxseed omega-9 and a touch of natural Vitamin E in one clean daily softgel. One pouch lasts a medium dog roughly 60 days.
