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Went to a market to buy fish oil for Simon.. Clerk directed me to nordic naturals.. which is a premium brand.. specifically I got Omega 3's for pets.. anyone using this.. price was same or even a bit more than the human type..
I used that same brand back jn the day for Happy Hannah, and still use it periodically for my dogs now.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Yes, It was labeled for pets. Can't remember where, specifically, this brand was recommended during my research at the time, but I do recall it was highly rated.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
That is exactly what Fallon's oncologist prescribes. We buy it online as it is cheaper than at the doctor's.
Fallon 8/28/06--9/6/18. My Heart.
Fallon's left front leg was amputated due to osteosarcoma on 10/11/17.
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When Wyatt Ray had rehab therapy at Colorado State, Dr. Wendland prescribed Wellactin by Nutramax. She says the CSU docs recommend it because it is one of the only Omega 3 supplements that has the type of scientific research behind it that they are comfortable with.
Like many supplements, we only noticed very subtle differences when he was on it after a few months. However it wasn't until we ran out last month did we notice a big decline in his mobility. Unfortunately we can't find it in our Canada travels and can't wait to get back to the States so we can start giving it to him again. For the last few weeks we've had him on a competing brand and hope it helps.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I either use Wellactin or the Ultra EFA fish oil from RX Vitamins (they make Hemp RX CBD oil so sometimes I buy some fish oil to get free shipping).
I like a product with at least 1000 mg of combined EPA and DHA per capsule or teaspooon because Julian gets 4000 mg per day. The Nordic Naturals is a great brand but is not as concentrated for the big/giant dogs.
Pam
Thank you for the assistance. It was so easy to click on the wellactin link and order it. Thanks again
yaya said
What's different from the ones for human?
Great question! It is my understanding that pets who eat a dry kibble diet are deficient of Omega 6, and many of the pet brands have added doses of it in their formula. Also, the veterinarians at CSU told us "We recommend using a veterinary product to avoid dangerous additives such as xylitol or vitamin D3."
This article "Fish Oil for Dogs" by Dr. Andrew Weil says:
Before dosing your dog or cat with fish oil meant for humans or pets, I suggest consulting your vet, particularly with regard to dosage. Pets with allergies may need higher than the standard dosages, and they also may need supplemental GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid that improves skin health. Your vet can best advise you about dosages and whether or not a combination of the two would work better for your pooch than fish oil alone.
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tazziedog said
I either use Wellactin or the Ultra EFA fish oil from RX Vitamins (they make Hemp RX CBD oil so sometimes I buy some fish oil to get free shipping).I like a product with at least 1000 mg of combined EPA and DHA per capsule or teaspooon because Julian gets 4000 mg per day. The Nordic Naturals is a great brand but is not as concentrated for the big/giant dogs.
Pam
That's exactly what the vets at CSU told us Pam, regarding the EPA/DHA dosage. They told us Wyatt should be given a total of 4,300 mg of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids. His stomach really can't handle all that so we cut it back a bit to around 3000.
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Want to switch Frankie to the most potent, FAST ACTING, fish oil supplement asap. He's been on Dasequan.
I'm reading all of the above. Obviously different recommendations from the experts. I've read supplements recommended in our blogs. Synflex was one Wyyatt used at one time....
Maybe I'm just stuck in my urgency, but darn if I can figure out the FASTED acting. Looks like Wellactin may be the most potent and most inclusive???
Frankie is 65 - 70 lbs. Adopted as a front leg tripawd several years ago. Cruciate surgery in rear leg with months ago. Dealing with meniscus tear for while now in same leg. Doing rest, pain meds. Condition of other legs is going from fair to getting worse rapidly. Don't think the remaining legs are strong enough to endure surgery, rehab, recovery etc...among other things.
Not asking anyone to do my own research. Goodness knows, everyone has plenty on their plate!! I'm just getting glassy eyed and getting the "deer in the headlights look" trying to figure out what would be best for him.
Has bad arthritis Going to add Adequan injections back as soon as I can. I did those before with the bump up start and then a bit longer after that. Then stopped. Not really sure it helped them. But I'm willing to try ANYTHING....
Thank you to anyone who can help chunk this down for me BIG THANK YOU!
Gratefully ❤❤❤
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Sally I don't know about 'fast acting' but I definitely noticed a difference when we ran out of the Wellactin for Wyatt. That would be my first choice for Frankie.
Hope this helps him start feeling better.
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