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How
much omega-3 is enough is enough in a Holistic Dog Food, and
how much omega-6 is too much for your dog?
Let's
get some definitions out of the way first. Fatty acids are
fats, but with a certain chemical structure. Linoleic acid
is the one fatty acid that is essential in a dog's diet -
the dog doesn't make its own. Linoleic acid is an omega-6.
Omega-3
corrects many dry skin problems and has been reported to
decrease arthritic stiffness. People have reported that it
gives them and their dogs more energy. Omega-3 comes from
fish, flax and animals who have lived on grass and leaves.
Omega-6
fatty acids come from corn and animals who have lived mostly
on corn. In the last 100 years, the supply of omega-3 in
humans' and pets' diets has decreased 80%, whereas the
omega-6 supply has increased 300%. Eating a balanced diet,
including the right fats, is the key to good health and
longevity for animals and humans. Getting enough omega-3
fats is key, in choosing a Holistic Food.
Omega-3
and omega-6 compete with each other in the metabolic
machinery of mammals. Excess levels of omega-6 lead to
inflammation-type diseases, and so the correct ratio in a
Holistic Dog Food in 1 part 3, to 5-10 parts 6.
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