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Does any one add Cod Liver Oil.............

1.8K views 7 replies 7 participants last post by  lablandi  
#1 ·
to their dogs diet. Just been talking to another owner who adds a teaspoon each day to their food to keep joints supple. At 6 months do I start to add now or is there anything better you can recommend, or is it not needed :?
 
#2 ·
To be honest I heard cod liver oil can calcify in a dogs system :? not 100% if thats sure but instead I add salmon oil to my dogs food, as I have been assured this is better for them, at 6mths I personally wouldn't be adding anything but concentrating instead on feeding a good quality complete diet. But thats only my opinon sure others will be along to help :wink:

Nicola
 
#7 ·
Like Nicola, I use fish oil. Personally, I would not use cod liver oil as it contains vitamins A and D which are not soluble so it is possible to overdose on it causing liver damage. In addition, cod liver oil is not as good a source of omega (which improves skin, coat and joints)as body fish oil and there is no worry about overdosing with fish oils.