🧪 VETERINARY DOSAGE
OMEGA-3
DOSAGE
FORMULA
Safe EPA & DHA Limits for Joint and Skin Health
Calculated strictly via veterinary NRC and WSAVA nutrient guidelines.
RULE 01 • EPA TARGET
TARGET EPA
PER KG WEIGHT
100 MG
EPA PER KG
FOR JOINTS
FOR JOINTS
Therapeutic joint dosage requires ~100-125mg combined EPA/DHA per kilogram of body weight.
💡 ACTION:
Check label EPA values; total fish oil weight is misleading.
RULE 02 • SAFETY CAP
MAXIMUM SAFE
CEILING LIMIT
370 MG
NRC SAFE UPPER
LIMIT / KG^0.75
LIMIT / KG^0.75
Overdosing causes platelet dysfunction, poor wound healing, and diarrhea.
💡 ACTION:
Never exceed 370mg/kg metabolic body weight without veterinary supervision.
RULE 03 • VITAMIN E
ADD VITAMIN E
ANTIOXIDANT
1-2 IU
VITAMIN E PER
GRAM FISH OIL
GRAM FISH OIL
High polyunsaturated fatty acid intake depletes bodily Vitamin E reserves through oxidation.
💡 ACTION:
Ensure your oil formula includes mixed natural tocopherols.
RULE 04 • OXIDATION TEST
SNIFF TEST
FOR RANCIDITY
0 RANCID
ODOR TOLERANCE
LIMIT
LIMIT
Oxidized fish oil promotes systemic cellular inflammation rather than soothing joints.
💡 ACTION:
Discard oil immediately if it smells intensely sour or rank.
CLINICAL SUMMARY
VET-APPROVED
REGIMEN
6 WEEKS
TO CLINICAL
IMPROVEMENT
IMPROVEMENT
Joint cartilage anti-inflammatory benefits reach peak tissue saturation at 6 to 8 weeks.
💡 ACTION:
Store liquid pumps in the refrigerator away from direct light.