I have searched the forums and have not found answers to some questions I have.

First, I am having a hard time locating information regarding the distillation process of fish oils for dogs. I have not been able to find any information from most dog fish oils that they are molecularly distilled. Being a health nut myself and having used fish oil for a long time, I know molecular distillation is the standard process for removing toxins from fish oil. Do you know if the Grizzly Salmon sold on leerburg is molecularly distilled? What about other brands, do you know of good dog fish oil brands with good handling processes and that use molecular distillation?

Second, since I can find this information regarding human fish oils, I was thinking of feeding them human fish oil. Does anyone know if natural flavorings added to fish oil made for human consumption is safe for dogs? For instance, one reputable brand contains natural orange or lemon flavorings. Would this be safe for my dogs? Also, are there any other ingredients I should watch out for, i.e. vitamin A or D? Finally, how much should I feed my 100 & 115 pound dogs? This brand I speak of, contains 1600mg fish oil, natural lemon flavor and 10 IU vitamin e per teaspoon, so how much would be appropriate to feed?

Thanks for your input!!

As far as the natural flavoring goes- if it is truly natural orange or lemon flavor (in other words, a little orange or lemon juice), it won't hurt the dog, provided they don't have any acid reflux problems. Even if they did, I doubt there is enough of the citric acid to cause an issue.

You mean Nordic Naturals?

No, the flavoring is nothing but lemon-oil infusion from the peel and is extremely mild.

It's what I use (and have for years) because I share with the dogs, and it's what I want for myself. I'm not as fond as fishy fish oil as they are.

 Quote: Keith Kaplan

..... Also, are there any other ingredients I should watch out for, i.e. vitamin A or D? Finally, how much should I feed my 100 & 115 pound dogs? ..... how much would be appropriate to feed?

Thanks for your input!!

First, does your brand offer liquid? Gel caps are gonna get insane for 100-pound-dogs.

A and D are fish LIVER oil concerns. You are not giving fish LIVER oil, right?

I give a gram (1000 mg) of fish oil per ten pounds of dog. If you would like that in teaspoons, happy to oblige.

You will want to give vitamin E as well, because the dog's system uses it in processing the PUFAs. I use 100 IU for small dogs, 200 IU for medium, 400 for large.

All JMO.

QUOTE: This brand I speak of, contains 1600mg fish oil, natural lemon flavor and 10 IU vitamin e per teaspoon END

No, that might be per gelcap. A teaspoon of fish oil is several grams of fish oil, not 1.6 grams (1600 mg).


A teaspoon is about 4.75 grams.

 Quote: connie sutherland

I give a gram (1000 mg) of fish oil per ten pounds of dog.
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vitamin E .... I use 100 IU for small dogs, 200 IU for medium, 400 for large.

Same here. I've been following Connie's dosage recommendations with my dogs for well over a year now and they're doing great on it. Gleaming coats and all.

(Lol, so this was your "good morning" question from the other thread! It all makes sense now )

Ugh,
My head hurts.

Randy

 Quote: randy allen

Ugh,
My head hurts.

Randy,

Gelcap = LESS oil than teaspoon
Teaspoon = MORE oil than gelcap

Feeling better?

 Quote: randy allen

Ugh,
My head hurts.

Randy

You'd probably do better with a pain reliever.:wink:

To the O.P., let me know if anything is unclear. A teaspoon is about 4745 mg, not 1600 mg.

I give a 100-pound dog 10,000 mg (10 grams) of fish oil per day, and 400 to 600 IU of natural (or at least d-alpha) vitamin E.


All JMO.