Salmon Oil for Dogs

Salmon oil is one of the raw materials you increasingly find on the ingredients lists of high-quality dog food recipes, and not without reason. For your dog, it holds a natural source of valuable fatty acids that is used purposefully in recipes. We explain what salmon oil is, why it can be interesting for dogs and how NANDOO uses it in its recipes.

What is salmon oil?

Salmon oil is obtained from the fat of salmon and then gently processed so that the fatty acids it contains are preserved. It is one of the natural omega-3 sources and is used purposefully in recipes where a specific fatty acid profile is desired.

The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA it contains are particularly valuable. In this form, they occur mainly in fish oils and can only be replaced to a limited extent by plant-based oils. That is why salmon oil is popular in canine nutrition as a targeted addition, rather than simply as a general fat source.

Unlike plant-based oils, salmon oil already provides the fatty acids EPA and DHA in a form your dog's body can absorb directly, without having to convert them first. This makes fish oils like salmon oil a particularly efficient fatty acid source in many recipes.

Why salmon oil for dogs?

Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon oil can have a positive effect on your dog's skin and coat, as they are a component of cell membranes and can contribute to a smooth, glossy coat. Salmon oil is also relevant for the overall fatty acid profile of a recipe, because it can shift the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 in a more balanced direction.

It is important to us to give an honest assessment: salmon oil is a natural raw material that can support certain processes in your dog's body. It is not a medicine and does not replace veterinary treatment for existing skin or coat problems.

Salmon oil at NANDOO

At NANDOO, salmon oil is added specifically to individual wet food recipes where a particular fatty acid profile is desired. As a dog parent, you will always find salmon oil openly listed in the ingredients list with us, so you know exactly which product contains it.

At NANDOO, we make sure that salmon oil is dosed sensibly and not used merely as a marketing add-on. You can find a selection of the corresponding recipes in our wet food range.

Salmon oil shows how a purposefully used raw material can sensibly complement the fatty acid profile of a recipe. You can find further raw materials and their significance for canine nutrition in our raw materials glossary.