Significance

• Omega supplements provide fatty acids that strengthen your dog's cellular membranes. They keep his cellular material intact and protected from harmful outside substances.
  
  

Considerations

• Although dogs manufacture omega-3 from dietary omega-6, the Purdue Research Center recommends giving your dog omega-3 supplements for additional cardiovascular, immune function, and coat and skin benefits.
  
  

Omega-3 Supplements

• Many dog foods contain flaxseed oil with omega-3s, but Dr. Jeanette Thomason of TheWholeDog.org recommends a fish oil supplement. Your dog can synthesize anti-inflammatory compounds from fish-oil omega-3s.
  
  

Omega-6 Supplements

• Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3
  
  Dandruff and greasy skin indicate omega-6 deficiency. Supplement your dog's food with 1 tbsp. corn oil. Other omega-6 sources include sunflower, borage and evening primrose oils.
  
  

Warning

• Improper omega-3 supplementation may keep your dog's blood from clotting. Large amounts of vitamins E, D or A in some omega-3 supplements could harm your pet over time.