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stedmansmommy · 10-19-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

what about in some pure apple sauce for a snack?

Thanks Marci! This is a FANTASTIC idea too! Tatum would LOVE this!

Hopefully Stedman will also (ya know he's my picky one)

Yorkieluv · 10-19-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robintaff

Why is vitamin E recommended if you add fish oil to your yorkies food. I only add salmon oil....will that hurt them?

Many experts believe that fish oil can deplete the body of Vitamin E so it should be given along with fish oil.

robintaff · 10-19-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Many experts believe that fish oil can deplete the body of Vitamin E so it should be given along with fish oil.

Thanks....how much of each should I apply to their food? I probably put about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. per meal. Is that too much? I haven't had any problems....loose stools...etc.

chestermama · 10-20-2008, 01:55 AM

I use wet food for chester and then the salmon oil otherwise he would not eat it.

Ellie May · 10-20-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Just the benefits it gives for skin and coat health

But wait a minute here...I should be giving Vitamin E along WITH the Salmon Oil? So they need BOTH? Is that correct?

Cause I have never given them straight Vitamin E. Oops!!

Puncturing the Vitamin E and squirting it directly into their mouth is a great idea. I'm sure I'll get attitude for it, but oh well lol

Where did you get your Vitamin E from? Do you give them just regular Vitamin E? I am totally clueless about this, sorry girl LOL.

I had used some cheap off-brand of vitamin E I think.
If I had to do it over again, it would probably be Nature Made.
Ellie needed 400 IU a day for her liver which isn't necessary for most dogs.
My guess would be 100 IU or less but maybe someone knows for sure?

johnnagraham · 10-20-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by robintaff

Why is vitamin E recommended if you add fish oil to your yorkies food. I only add salmon oil....will that hurt them?

I need to know what does salmon do for yorkie babies? I have never used it, but will get it for my pups, if it will help them in any kind of way!! I'm learning so much being apart of the YT club. What a blessing.

Suzy · 10-20-2008, 05:12 AM

Brooke, Emma was allergic to Missing Link too (got the itchies from it!) so we discontinued it. BUT I use flax oil in their food and haven't had a problem. It doesn't stink like the salmon oil does, and it has a nutty flavor. I like the idea of mixing it in with some applesauce or yogurt would work too-that would be easier for them not to taste rather than trying to put salmon oil in something sweet. You could always try it and see how they do-and if they don't like it you can always use it for yourself!

Just make sure to keep it in the fridge!

bellasmomok · 10-20-2008, 09:45 AM

Ok, where are you all getting your Salmon Oil?? (Or flaxseed oil for that matter?) I looked for it (in Walmart, heh

) with all the other supplements, but all I could find was fish oil capsules. My kitty, Lily, had HORRIBLE dry, flaky skin so my vet advised puncturing the capsules and squirting over her food. I have 2 kitties, so I puncture one every day and squirt about half or so of it over the 2 bowls (and then throw the rest away). It has worked in just the week or so I've been doing that...much less dry skin!! AND it has worked as a "diet" too....she doesn't just binge and binge on food like she used to. Much not like it much, but it hasn't kept her from eating completely....she could stand to lose a pound or 2, so I'm not worried at all! Now, with Bella, maybe I should try the flaxseed oil instead so she'd be more likely to eat it? (Or I could just squirt the salmon oil in her mouth or add it to a treat like suggested....) And let me just reiterate....I'm supposed to be giving Vitamin E too?

How much salmon/flaxseed oil AND Vitamin E should Bella (3.8 lbs) and Lily (14 lbs--cat) be getting per day? I know you can't overdose on a lot of vitamins because what you don't need just gets flushed out, but I'm not sure if those work the same way....and I don't want to be giving them too much!

JCarlson2004 · 10-20-2008, 09:54 AM

Hey girly!! What type of salmon oil are you feeding your kids? I use to give mine Grizzly Salmon Oil (and they LOVED it) but I switched them to Eicosaderm because it contains vitamin E and they love it.

DermaPet Eicosaderm Liquid Pump 32 oz

JCarlson2004 · 10-20-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bellasmomok

Ok, where are you all getting your Salmon Oil?? (Or flaxseed oil for that matter?) I looked for it (in Walmart, heh

) with all the other supplements, but all I could find was fish oil capsules. My kitty, Lily, had HORRIBLE dry, flaky skin so my vet advised puncturing the capsules and squirting over her food. I have 2 kitties, so I puncture one every day and squirt about half or so of it over the 2 bowls (and then throw the rest away). It has worked in just the week or so I've been doing that...much less dry skin!! AND it has worked as a "diet" too....she doesn't just binge and binge on food like she used to. Much not like it much, but it hasn't kept her from eating completely....she could stand to lose a pound or 2, so I'm not worried at all! Now, with Bella, maybe I should try the flaxseed oil instead so she'd be more likely to eat it? (Or I could just squirt the salmon oil in her mouth or add it to a treat like suggested....) And let me just reiterate....I'm supposed to be giving Vitamin E too?

How much salmon/flaxseed oil AND Vitamin E should Bella (3.8 lbs) and Lily (14 lbs--cat) be getting per day? I know you can't overdose on a lot of vitamins because what you don't need just gets flushed out, but I'm not sure if those work the same way....and I don't want to be giving them too much!

If you want a fish old w/ vitamin E, then I recommend Eicosaderm (see my above post for the link). I have 3 dogs (11 lbs, 5 lbs and 1.3 lbs) and I give them 3 pumps total ONCE a day or ONCE every other day. Cali, my Chi, use to have very dry skin but not anymore!

Just to clarify ... when I said I give them 3 pumps total, I meant for all 3 dogs ... NOT 3 pumps EACH.

Sorry, I should have worded that better lol

Suzy · 10-20-2008, 10:17 AM

I get my Flaxseed oil at the health food store. BUT I have seen it in the organic section of my reg. grocery store too!

10-20-2008, 05:12 AM	#22
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Brooke, Emma was allergic to Missing Link too (got the itchies from it!) so we discontinued it. BUT I use flax oil in their food and haven't had a problem. It doesn't stink like the salmon oil does, and it has a nutty flavor. I like the idea of mixing it in with some applesauce or yogurt would work too-that would be easier for them not to taste rather than trying to put salmon oil in something sweet. You could always try it and see how they do-and if they don't like it you can always use it for yourself! Just make sure to keep it in the fridge! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

10-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#24
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Hey girly!! What type of salmon oil are you feeding your kids? I use to give mine Grizzly Salmon Oil (and they LOVED it) but I switched them to Eicosaderm because it contains vitamin E and they love it. DermaPet Eicosaderm Liquid Pump 32 oz __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

10-20-2008, 10:17 AM	#26
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I get my Flaxseed oil at the health food store. BUT I have seen it in the organic section of my reg. grocery store too! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

10-20-2008, 01:55 AM	#19
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I use wet food for chester and then the salmon oil otherwise he would not eat it.

10-20-2008, 09:45 AM	#23
bellasmomok ♥ love my girls!! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OKC area Posts: 1,140 Blog Entries: 1	Ok, where are you all getting your Salmon Oil?? (Or flaxseed oil for that matter?) I looked for it (in Walmart, heh ) with all the other supplements, but all I could find was fish oil capsules. My kitty, Lily, had HORRIBLE dry, flaky skin so my vet advised puncturing the capsules and squirting over her food. I have 2 kitties, so I puncture one every day and squirt about half or so of it over the 2 bowls (and then throw the rest away). It has worked in just the week or so I've been doing that...much less dry skin!! AND it has worked as a "diet" too....she doesn't just binge and binge on food like she used to. Much not like it much, but it hasn't kept her from eating completely....she could stand to lose a pound or 2, so I'm not worried at all! Now, with Bella, maybe I should try the flaxseed oil instead so she'd be more likely to eat it? (Or I could just squirt the salmon oil in her mouth or add it to a treat like suggested....) And let me just reiterate....I'm supposed to be giving Vitamin E too? How much salmon/flaxseed oil AND Vitamin E should Bella (3.8 lbs) and Lily (14 lbs--cat) be getting per day? I know you can't overdose on a lot of vitamins because what you don't need just gets flushed out, but I'm not sure if those work the same way....and I don't want to be giving them too much!