Is cod liver oil good for dogs?
Neil says: There is a popular and not unreasonable belief that the addition of essential fatty acids (EFAs) to the diet of dogs is beneficial to their skin and coat. The two main EFAs are the omega-6 and omega-3 families, with the former being more potent than the latter for skin integrity. Linoleic acid is an important omega-6, with deficiency causing dry skin and supplementation reducing water loss through the skin, especially when it is given with zinc. This reduction in water loss implies that the skin will act more effectively as a barrier. Linoleic acid is present in high quantities in safflower and corn oil, but olive and coconut oil are low in it. Omega-3 fatty acids originate in phytoplankton and algae,…
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Sporting Gun (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2021