Overview
Yes, sardine oil is safe for dogs to consume. The omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants protect dogs from chronic diseases like cancer and heart problems. With its anti-inflammatory properties, it can provide relief to dogs with arthritis.
Can dogs have Sardine oil?
Benefits
- Sardine oil is typically extracted from the fatty tissue of sardines. It's rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support a dog's heart, brain, and skin health.
- Sardine oil has anti-inflammatory properties, which can ease joint pains due to arthritis in dogs.
- Sardine fish oil has high concentrations of EPA and DHA, which minimizes the calorie intake, therefore, reducing the risk of obesity in dogs.
- The fatty acids in sardine oil also enhance the absorption of calcium which helps promote healthy bones and teeth.
- The antioxidants found in sardine oil help protect against free radicals that cause cancer and other chronic diseases.
Risks
- Farmed sardine fish used for sardine oil may be exposed to antibiotics and have a poor diet. This may negatively affect the quality and efficacy of the sardine oil.
- Dogs consuming high doses of sardine oil can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, itchiness, fishy odor, oily coat, and skin flaking. Serious side effects include bleeding, pancreatitis, loss of appetite, and seizures.
Servings
- Sardine oil can be given to dogs in liquid oil or capsule form and mixed into dry and wet food. The recommended dosage of fish oil is 75-100 mg/kg total EPA/DHA.
- For dogs with osteoarthritis, the maximum daily dosage of fish oil is 310 mg/kg of EPA/DHA) with guidance from veterinarians.
