How much omega 3 should i give my dog?

Decide Your Dog's Optimal Dosage. If your dog is healthy in general and you are giving it omega-3 to maintain optimal health, 800 milligrams twice weekly for a large dog above 70 pounds is plenty. For small dogs, 250 milligrams twice weekly is adequate. read more

The recommended dosage of omega-3 for dogs varies by weight. For every 30 pounds of body weight, give Fido 1,000 mg fish oil containing 300 mg of EPA/DHA combined. If your pooch needs more than an average dose to help combat more serious health problems, up the dosage to a maximum of 1,000 mg fish oil per 10 pounds of body weight. read more

Choose your dog's omega-3 supplements as you would for yourself. In fact, you may share your omega-3 supplements with your pet. Only consume molecularly distilled, pure omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources. read more

How Much. Before you start dropping pills into your dog’s food, get a close estimate of their weight. A general guideline is to give dogs 300 mg of EPA/DHA combined per 30 pounds of body weight. Remember, however, the EPA/DHA are the important parts, and 300 mg of fish oil doesn’t equal 300 mg of EPA/DHA. read more