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TLC · 08-09-2007, 07:51 AM

I have read that Cod Liver Oil is the WORST to give to dogs. It doesn't really have that much of Omega 3 (as compared to others)...and...

Fish Oil And Cod Liver Oil--Not The Same?
No. Fish either store fats in their bodies (salmon, mackerel, menhaden, sardines, tuna) or in their livers (cod). Because fish also store Vitamins A & D in their livers, if a supplement contains fish liver oil, it will also contain high concentrations of Vitamins A & D. Avoid over-supplementing with fish liver oils because excess Vitamins A & D are harmful. Supplementing with whole body fish oils prevents accidentally overdosing a pet with fat-soluble Vitamins A & D.

08-09-2007, 07:51 AM	#15
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I have read that Cod Liver Oil is the WORST to give to dogs. It doesn't really have that much of Omega 3 (as compared to others)...and... Fish Oil And Cod Liver Oil--Not The Same? No. Fish either store fats in their bodies (salmon, mackerel, menhaden, sardines, tuna) or in their livers (cod). Because fish also store Vitamins A & D in their livers, if a supplement contains fish liver oil, it will also contain high concentrations of Vitamins A & D. Avoid over-supplementing with fish liver oils because excess Vitamins A & D are harmful. Supplementing with whole body fish oils prevents accidentally overdosing a pet with fat-soluble Vitamins A & D. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com Last edited by TLC; 08-09-2007 at 07:55 AM.