Pet Health & Nutrition

Pet Health Starts with Omega-3s

Decades of research have documented the many benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for human health, and similar physiological benefits have been observed in dogs and cats. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the most important fatty acids for all three species. Unfortunately, these fats cannot adequately be synthesized by the body. They can only be obtained through diet and supplementation.

Omega-3s EPA and DHA provide foundational support for both human and animal physiology. As structural components of cell membranes, these fatty acids maintain the fluidity and permeability needed for healthy, functioning cells. EPA and DHA are considered “long-chain” fatty acids, abundant in fish and other marine sources like algae. Today, domesticated dogs and cats get few of the natural omega-3s they would get from eating a wild diet, which is why supplementation with these nutrients is so important.

Omega-3s EPA and DHA perform distinct, yet mutually supportive roles in promoting pet health, including these important benefits.