As more people find relief with alternative medicines, it seems they are now doing the same for their pets with remedies like Krill oil for dogs with Arthritis. Krill, a crustacean similar to shrimp, produces an oil that is extracted for nutritional benefits. Its high content of Omega-3 fatty acids and its antioxidant content make… Read More »
Using krill oil for dogs can be of great worth as an addition or supplement to dog foods. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid (“Any of a class of yellow to red pigments, including the carotenes and the xanthophylls”) supplement which is even more beneficial for dogs than vitamin A. Astaxanthin is made from plants, but because… Read More »
What is krill oil? Ever wondered why krill oil is receiving so much attention and what it is used for? Krill oil is made from krill – a tiny ocean crustacean resembling a shrimp that is the primary food of baleen whales and other animals that filter their food from seawater – and is used… Read More »
Astaxanthin is pushing krill oil to the top of the list of all omega-3 fatty acids sources. It is a powerful antioxidant from the family of carotenoids, in fact the most powerful one among other common carotenoids: beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, lycopene and lutein. Astaxanthin is responsible for the red color in some crustaceans, algae and certain… Read More »
Krill oil is a unique food supplement, because in addition to being the best and most effective source of omega-3 fatty acids, it contains astaxanthin. It is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the family of carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein etc.). Astaxanthin found in krill oil is concentrated, natural and pure. Salmon oil or fish… Read More »
General info on dosing krill oil for your dogs While deciding on krill oil dosage for your dog you need to keep in mind the two main principles of dosing omega 3 fatty acids: Fatty acids carry calorific value, so make sure you’re not overfeeding your dogs which can cause further problems; The main goal… Read More »
General info on possible krill oil for dogs side effects. You should keep in mind that when you start giving fatty acid supplements to your dog there may be side effects. The worst case scenario is very rare but still might occur: it is pancreatic. Outside symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea, followed by a quick… Read More »