as it is a labrador and i believe they have bad hips when they are older
2007-01-14 00:03:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It can't hurt, dog owners have been using it for years. It has oil and some essential vitamins but little else!
The omega 3 oil is not in a form that we or dogs can digest so doesn't do any good. The oil is laxative so don't overdo it!
2007-01-14 00:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a kennel for a breeder of Portuguese water dogs which she shows. We add a teaspoon of cod liver oil and a 1/2 tsp of Flax Oil to their food in the mornings to prevent dry skin (there are also other benefits, but I won't go into all of them here). These are 45-50 lb dogs, so you'll want to adjust for size. We have 2 Bichons that are kept as pets who only get 1/4 tsp of each. I have found that just using the oil on their morning feedings is easier that giving the capsules.
2016-03-22 15:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All my dogs get cod liver oil capsules, not every day though, it doesn't do a dog good to have too much vitamin A, I give them 2-3 times a week, I also give them Glucosamine and Chondroitin but again not every day, speak to your vet before giving anything not prescribed though.
2007-01-14 00:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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is it alright to give my dog cod liver oil capsules???
as it is a labrador and i believe they have bad hips when they are older
2015-08-08 08:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cod Liver Oil is great for coat quality, but does not work so well with hips. Hips require a product with Chondroitin and/or glucosamine. In addition to this, be sure you are feeding a high quality food. Nutrition does make a difference.
I would actually recommend a company called Springtime, Inc (http://www.springtimeinc.com/). They have great products for dogs (people and horses too). They have a general tablet called Fresh factor. It has chondroitin in it. It's very safe.
2007-01-14 00:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-15 03:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its OK but stick to the dose recommended and stop giving them when the weather gets hotter as cod liver oil can cause dogs to overheat
2007-01-14 00:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by a3pacific 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone told me to give it my dog to improve the shine on her coat, and I actually saw cod liver oil tablets for dogs in the pet shop! So I guess it would be grand!
2007-01-14 00:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by Christine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give your dog cod liver oil, but buy the bottled stuff, dont give him the capsules.
2007-01-14 02:41:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a chocolate lab for 13 years and recently lost him to old age
we use to poor cod liver oil over his food once a week his coat was always beautiful good luck they are fabulous dogs
2007-01-14 01:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by big dolly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋