Benefits of Krill Oil For Your Dog
Standard dog food may provide most of the nutrients your dog needs, but most times that’s not enough. Supplementing your dog’s diet with krill oil, which is full of Omega-3 fatty acids, supports your dog’s healthy skin, coat, joints, heart and helps fight inflammation. Both fish oil and krill oil are great sources of Omega-3, but studies show that your dog’s body absorbs and uses the fatty acids in krill oil better than those in fish oil. But, what exactly is krill? Krill are tiny members of the crustacean family along with shrimp, lobster and crabs. Because krill feed off tiny microscopic plants that float on the ocean’s surfaces, they are free of mercury and other contaminants found in fish.
Omega-3 for Dogs
Krill is an excellent source of EPA and DHA, two types of omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water fish. Here is a list of the benefits for your dog from the omega-3 in krill:
- Brain health and better functioning brain
- Healthy skin and coat
- Joint health and less joint pain
- Healthier immune system
- Healthy heart
- Lowers cholesterol
Brain health
Studies show that DHA helps dogs stay alert, improves their memory and the ability to stay mentally healthy. Krill also helps pregnant or lactating dogs’ puppies brain development.
Healthy skin and coat
Krill oil reduces the dander in your dog’s coat. It adds the necessary oil for a healthy coat and skin. Krill oil reduces itchy, dry skin and hot spots that some dogs are prone to.
Joint health
Krill oil has powerful anti-inflammatory benefits to help reduce joint pain in older dogs with arthritis.
Healthier immune system
Krill’s Omega-3 antioxidants guard your dog’s body against damage from deterioration of her body’s cells. It will also boost her immune system so she can better fight off illnesses.
Healthier Heart
Studies show that krill oil will lower the bad cholesterol (triglycerides) and increase the good cholesterol (HDL) in your dog’s blood. This keeps her heart stronger and healthier.
Krill Oil dosage:
Krill oil dosage depends upon your dog’s activity level, her breed size and her weight. Your dog’s diet also impacts how much krill oil you should give her. If her diet is high in Omega-6, give her krill oil, since it’s high in Omega-3, to keep the right balance between these two fatty acids. Usually, it’s recommended to keep a 4:1 ratio between the two. Also, if your dog is overweight, you don’t want to give her too much krill oil since it’s high in calories. If she’s very active, and underweight, you can give her more krill oil. It’s always best to get advice before you give your dog a krill oil supplement. Most vets agree it’s a great addition to your dog’s diet.
The good news is that krill oil studies prove it’s one of the safest sources of Omega-3 available for humans and dogs. It’s completely free of mercury and other contaminants that many fish oil and coconut oils contain. assured if you give your dog krill oil she’ll receive health benefits with no risk. Krill oil is guaranteed to give your dog all she needs to be her healthiest, happiest self.
Will Corrente is an advisor, consultant, and dog care entrepreneur. He is the Founder of Pet Venture Capital Management and a trusted authority and an expert in the dog care industry. Will has over 15 years of experience as the owner and operator of Very Important Paws Dog Resort in West Palm Beach, FL. Copyright 2020 k9vitatherapy.com