Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids is used in dog for Atopic dermatitis, OA, CKD (anti-inflammatory), Anti-inflammatory (skin, joints, renal, cardiac). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Welactin, Dermaquin, Free Form Omega-3, Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–100 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Atopic dermatitis, OA, CKD (anti-inflammatory) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg EPA+DHA | q24h with food | Long-term daily supplementation; 4-6 weeks for noticeable effect | Anti-inflammatory (skin, joints, renal, cardiac) | Moderate | NRC Nutrient Requirements; ACVIM Consensus on CKD |
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EPA and DHA compete with arachidonic acid as substrate for cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase, producing less inflammatory eicosanoids. Anti-inflammatory and membrane-stabilizing effects.
Used for inflammatory conditions (skin disease, arthritis, CKD, cardiac disease). Very safe. May cause GI upset at high doses. Marine-sourced preferred over plant (flaxseed).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Omega-3 Fatty Acids pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.