Fish Oil..how much?

I'm thinking of giving Sidney some fish oil caplets to help his skin/coat. I can get a good deal on human-grade caplets; they are 1000mg. Is this too much, or should they be fine?

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Permalink Reply by Linsey & Grissom on September 24, 2009 at 9:07pm

Grissom is such a midget. 15lbs, and almost a year old.

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Permalink Reply by eileen warner on September 25, 2009 at 4:37am

i think this fine too i give my dog some to

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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on November 3, 2009 at 2:49pm

Just posted this on another thread but thought it fit here too:
An article I just got today:

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Why Essential Fatty Acids?

Has you pet been troubled by the Autumn Itchies? If so, they would probably benefit from additional EFAs in their diet.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are called "essential" because they must be obtained through food. Fresh meats and plants have EFA's but are usually low in Omega-3s, which is why we recommend supplementing the diet with fish oil, the most efficient source of Omega-3 EFAs for our carnivorous dogs and cats.

Why are Omega-3 EFA supplements important?
Reduces inflammation found with arthritis, allergies, colitis, and other chronic disease.
Promotes the healthy functioning of the nervous system, including the brain.
Promotes healthy skin and reduces problems like hot spots and shedding.
Slows cancer and yeast growth.
Most foods, despite their claims, don't have enough Omega-3s to be truly effective for improving health. Dry food in particular cannot contain enough - it wouldn't be dry if it did, would it?

Fish oil is one of the most important supplements you can add to your pet's food to prevent and treat illness, including problems we've sadly come to consider normal in our pets.