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Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)

General evidence: A

Evidence by claim

ClaimEvidence grade
Improves skin/coat and reduces pruritus in atopic dogsB
Reduces clinical signs of osteoarthritis in dogsA
Slows cognitive decline in senior dogsC

Cited studies

  • Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on osteoarthritis in dogs
    JAVMA · 2010
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  • Effects of dietary fish oil on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis
    JAVMA · 2010
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  • Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on osteoarthritis in dogs
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2010
  • A multicenter study of the effect of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2010
  • Exploring the efficacy and optimal dosages of omega-3 supplementation for companion animals.
    Nutrition research reviews · 2025
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  • Therapeutic Effect of EPA/DHA Supplementation in Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Companion Animal Diseases: A Systematic Review.
    In vivo (Athens, Greece) · 2021
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  • Prevention of fatal cardiac arrhythmias by polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2000
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Products containing Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)

Educational information only. Not veterinary advice. Always talk to your vet before starting a new supplement.