Omega Coat (Talk to the animals?)

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OK -I'm really busy -so it's time for a break. Two things .... First is that

over the weekend Glenn, Dakota

and Tanner went to visit my baby niece who is only about a month

old. When they came home I said " So is the baby talking yet? "

Dakota and Tanner laughed and said " Not yet " So I said " Did you two

start trying to teach her how to talk " and Dakota said " No mommy ...

The speech therapist will "

Second thing -Thanks to Kathy from our group who just got a new

puppy. She told me there is all this info about Omega 3 Omega 6 for

her IAMS puppy food. Wait till you read the following I found at

another site -so Omega 3 and Omega 6 is not just for people -and it's

not just IAMS that's talking about it. And wait till you check out

the book references!! We - the humans - have about three books -and really

only one that relates to our kids -The LCP Solution...and now, for

the puppy's reading list...

Omega Coat

What is it ?

Omega CoatTM utilizes the Omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseed to promote

coat sheen and overall skin and coat health. Plants such as flaxseed

contain Omega-3 oils, which are a particular classification of fatty

acids. Omega-3 fatty acids in Omega CoatTM may help reduce the risk

of heart disease in patients by lowering low- density lipoprotein

(LDL) cholesterol levels. Omega-3 is one type of essential fatty acid

(EFA). EFAs have many benefits; however most diets do not supply

adequate amounts. Flaxseed (also referred to as Linseed) consists

primarily of alpha-linolenic acid. It also contains small amounts of

linoleic acid. Omega CoatTM contains both of these important EFAs.

Omega Coat

Side Effects

Side effects and toxicity from Omega-3 are unlikely. Rare side

effects include diarrhea and weight gain.

Omega Coat

Recommended Dosage

Dogs: 1 teaspoon per 15 pounds of body weight. 12,13

Cats: 1/2 teaspoon per day. 12

Horses: 1 to 2 scoops (50cc per scoop) per day for a 1000 pound

horse. 9

*Note: For finicky animals, add 1/3 scoops to food at first and

gradually increase to desired daily dose.

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Actions

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the maintenance of healthy skin

and hair coat in dogs, cats, and horses. They are used for the

treatment and prevention of dry, itchy, and flaky skin and they help

to promote the natural anti-inflammatory substances in the body.1

Several animal studies have indicated the anti-inflammatory potential

of Omega-3 fatty acids.2

Dogs and Cats:

Skin irritation/allergies: From time to time, veterinarians recommend

Omega-3s for use in conjunction with drug therapy for the treatment

of various allergic and other skin conditions. Skin irritation may be

a response to food allergies, inhaled allergens, or allergens coming

into contact with the skin. Some animals respond to treatment using

only fatty acids; other animals are able to decrease the amount of

drugs (often some type of steroids) needed to treat and control skin

allergies while on Omega-3 supplementation. According to one

veterinarian, 20 percent of dogs and 50 percent of cats with itchy

skin (pruritis) due to allergies were reported to experience

improvement while taking Omega-3s.3 It is important to note that

therapy with Omega-3 fatty acids may take up to three months before

showing significant results.3 Sometimes dosage may need to be

increased if initial dosage levels are not effective.3

Prevention of heart disease: Omega-3s contribute toward the

maintenance of a healthy heart. Some studies in animals have shown

that Omega-3s have cholesterol and lipid lowering effects. 4, 5, 6, 7

Studies in humans have shown Omega-3s can lower systemic arterial

pressure (blood pressure). Some of these benefits may carry over to

dogs and cats.4 A veterinarian should monitor the blood pressure of

an animal with high blood pressure, and continue to do so while the

animal is receiving therapy.

Renal disease: Omega-3s appear to have potentially beneficial effects

in renal disease (kidney disease) because of their lipid lowering

effects. 4, 7, 8 Ask your veterinarian for further information on

potential benefits of Omega-3 from Flaxseed Oil in animals with this

condition.

Hairballs: Flaxseed oil has also been suggested as a remedy for

hairballs in cats. A little flaxseed on the food should help move the

hair through the digestive tract.

Horses:

Hair coat and skin health: Omega-3's may help improve dry, flaking

skin, poor coat quality, and dry, cracked hooves in horses.

Arthritis: Omega-3s may benefit horses with chronic arthritis.9

Older horses: Older horses may lack the ability to convert linoleic

acid to linolenic acid and the reverse so flaxseed is good choice for

supplying EFAs since it contains both linolenic and linoleic acids.10

Omega Coat

References

1. Tiekert C. Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, Fatty Acids. The

Veterinarian's Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs. By Zucker.

New York: Random House, 1999. 233.

2. Bauer JE et al. Dietary flaxseed in dogs results in differential

transport and metabolism of (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids. J Nutr

128: 2641S, 1998.

3. Michele Rosenbaum, VMD, " Canine and Feline Atopy, " Dermatology,

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine,

Philadelphia, 7 Nov. 97.

4. Brown SA, Finco DR. Fatty acid supplementation and chronic renal

disease. In: Carey DP, editor. Recent advances in canine and feline

nutritional research. Proceedings of the 1996 Iams International

Nutrition Symposium; Wilmington, OH: Orange Frazer Press; 1996. 164.

5. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide

to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press Inc. 1999. 270.

6. Physician's Desk Reference for Herbal Medicines, First Ed.

Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company Inc. 1998. 240.

7. Wills JM, Simpson KW. The Waltham Book of Clinical Nutrition. New

York: Elsevier Science Ltd., 1994: 322-3.

8. Brown SA, Finco DR. Fatty acid supplementation and chronic renal

disease. In: Carey DP, editor. Recent advances in canine and feline

nutritional research. Proceedings of the 1996 Iams International

Nutrition Symposium; Wilmington, OH: Orange Frazer Press; 1996. 165.

9. Kellon EM. Equine Supplements and Nutraceuticals: A Guide to Peak

Health and Performance. Ossining, NY: Breakthrough Publications,

1998. 112-13, 183, 191.

10. Ibid, 112.

11. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide

to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonestrong Press Inc. 1999. 271.

12. Demers J. In: Zucker M. The Veterinarian's Guide to Natural

Remedies for Dogs. New York: Random House, 1999. 25.

13. Zucker M. The Veterinarian's Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs.

New York: Random House, 1999. 45.

14. Wills JM, Simpson KW. The Waltham Book of Clinical Nutrition. New

York: Elsevier Science Ltd., 1994: 434.

15. Bauer JE et al. Dietary flaxseed in dogs results in differential

transport and metabolism of (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids. J Nutr

128: 2642s. 1998.

16. Goldstein R. In: Zucker M. The Veterinarian's Guide to Natural

Remedies for Cats. New York: Random House, 1999. 32.

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