SALMON OIL FOR POMERANIAN DOGS
EXPLANATORY NOTE! As previously indicated, this kind of PomPomDog posts regarding health and nutrition, are written after having consulted several specialized texts and having read different opinions. However, in case of any doubt or problem, ALWAYS ask your veterinarian or animal nutritionist.
However, this time for this post, we have been lucky to once again have the supervision of the veterinary nutrition and dietetics’ expert, Mónica González Tovar, who was already with us in the publication about ‘How can I improve my Pomeranian’s diet’, that if you missed it, you can read it again by clicking here.
In today’s post we will talk about a new food supplement that we have recently incorporated in Colette’s diet: salmon oil.
What is salmon oil? As its name suggests, salmon oil is a natural product derived from salmon and it is a source omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. In particular, omega 3 fatty acids are not produced naturally in our dog’s bodies, and given the benefits that it has, it is advisable that they eat them as part of their diet. In addition, it is said that the mineral content of salmon oil can be up to 25 higher that other food with animal origin.
What are the salmon oil’s benefits? Many times we have recommended you salmon oil in general for the care of Pomeranian’s fur in your doubts in the posts about shedding that you can continue reading by clicking here and here. But you have after a more exhaustive list of the benefits that this food supplement has for your dogs:
- Benefits in the digestive system => being a highly digestive food, it improves its intestinal transit, its blood pressure, it regulates cholesterol and decreases its overweight.
- Benefits in the bones => It relieves inflammations in its joints and prevent from arthritis. Nails and teeth are also strengthened.
- Benefits in the brain => In fetuses and puppies, it contributes to the formation of their brain, and in ‘grandparents’ dogs improve their cognitive faculties.
- Benefits on the skin => It strengths its immune system, alleviating possible allergies or preventing their appearance, speeding wound healing and improving the appearance of the fur, reinforcing its brightness, texture and density.
What are the side effects of salmon oil? It is essential that a veterinarian or an animal nutritionist prescribe the appropriate dose based on the breed, age, weight and physical condition of your dog, to avoid some of the negative effects that may have as nausea, stomachache, diarrhea or bad breath. For information purposes, in general, the recommended daily dose for dogs of up to 5 kilos, such as our Pomeranians, is 2.5 milliliters, although it is important to read the label of the product in order to check the dosage and the expiration date. And it is advisable to introduce it progressively, that is, giving 30% of this recommended daily dose at the beginning, to increase the dose in the following two weeks until reaching the total dose.
How to incorporate salmon oil into our Pomeranian’s diet? Salmon oil comes in many forms in the market, either in the fodder, in capsules or in the oil itself. We have bought this one that you can see in the pictures from ‘Dr. Clauder’ brand of 40 milliliters, which seem us, an ideal size to try it. It also exists in 250 and 500 milliliters. Other oils that we have found interesting because of their composition but that we haven’t yet tried, are ‘Pooch & Mutt’ or the capsules of salmon oil of ‘Anibio’. However, we believe that this capsule format is worst for dosing it for our little Pomeranians. We put it directly on its fodder, thus improving the palatability of Colette’s meals.
And you, do you give salmon oil to your dogs? Have you checked its benefits?
As you can see there are many benefits of incorporating salmon oil into our dogs’ diet. If once you’ve read this post, you still have any doubt, you only have to write it down in the comments. You can also subscribe to the newsletter of Mónica González Tovar by clicking here, and receive in this way tips on natural diet for your pets, as well as know the courses and raffles that she organizes.
Hola, yo también tomo aceite de salmón..le podré dar el mismo que yo tomo??
¡Hola Karim!
Como siempre indicamos en nuestros posts sobre salud y nutrición, no soy veterinaria ni nutricionista animal, y sólo hablamos desde nuestra experiencia.
Por regla general, no todo lo que es bueno para nosotros lo es para nuestros perritos. Porque aunque a simple vista pueda parecer el mismo complemento alimenticio, la composición y la concentración de sus componentes puede variar, pudiendo resultar perjudicial para su salud, en lugar de beneficiarle. Por lo que en nuestra opinión, sería aconsejable que le dieras un aceite de salmón especial para él y que compraras en una buena tienda de animales especializada.
¡Muchas gracias por leernos, escribirnos y seguirnos por Instagram! ^_^
Hola!! Queria saber cuantas veces a la semana le das el aceite?? Yo creo que a mi perrita le da dolor de barriga!! Hasta ha llegado a vomitar en una ocasión!! ? que debo hacer? Bajarle la dosis o dejar de darselo?? La verdad es que yo veo un cambio increíble y solo se lo he dado por 3 semanas 2 veces cada semana… espero su respuesta!! Y de antemano muchas gracias
¡Hola Luna!
Disculpa que no hayamos podido contestarte antes, pero hemos estado de vacaciones.
Siempre que introducimos un complemento alimenticio nuevo en la dieta de nuestra mascota, lo ideal es de hacerlo de menos a más, es decir, una vez por semana durante varias semanas (aproximadamente durante un mes-mes y medio, no hay prisa), y ya si comprobamos que hay tolerancia, incrementar la dosis.
Sin embargo, en vuestro caso, y por lo que cuentas, lo más importante de todo es decirte que si tienes la mínima sospecha de que a tu perrita le sienta mal el aceite de salmón, hasta el punto de hacerla vomitar y provocarle dolores de barriga, es que interrumpas su administración, ya que los perjuicios a su salud pueden ser mayores que los beneficios. Y es que no a todos los perritos les sientan bien las mismas cosas, porque puede que tenga intolerancia a alguno de los componentes.
Y tal y como indicamos siempre al inicio de este tipo de posts, consulta con tu veterinario o nutricionista animal, que siempre podrá recomendarte un sustituto del aceite de salmón que sea sólo beneficioso para tu perrita.
¡Muchas gracias por leernos y escribirnos! ^_^
C est effixace pour le pelage
Oui, tout à fait. C’est l’avantage la plus évident!
Merci beaucoup de partager votre opinion et de nous lire, Burgeon!