Omega Canine Shine - Natural stabilized flax, fish oil and antioxidant supplement for dogs to help with energy levels, help prevent hot spots, decreases inflammation and promotes joint mobility
The Omega-3 supplement to help maintain healthy skin and coat, and top performance for dogs in all life stages.
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Industry Accolades:
“Quality of skin and hair coat is noticeably healthier looking...less flaking...less dryness. Found positive effect in cutting down on acral licks—areas growing hair... inflammation going down. I am putting any dogs with any reproductive problems on the products. Repeat buyers... virtually everyone that we put on Omega Canine Shine® comes back... picking up two bags instead of one. I can talk anybody into trying a free sample, but when they come back to buy, I know it’s working!”
- Robert Brown, DVM, Jackson Veterinary Clinic, Jackson, WI
Studies:
Recent scientific studies show that in most dog foods (even the premium varieties) the dietary ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 is 25 to 1. *Nutritionists agree that the ideal dietary ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 (to achieve and maintain optimal health) should be in the range of 1 to 1 to 3 to 1. The reason, according to Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, in her book, "The Omega Plan", is that during the last 100 years the supply of Omega-6 in diets has increased 300%, whereas the supply of Omega-3 in diets has decreased 80%! She's found that 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, she says.
By supplementing your dog's food with Omega Canine Shine every day, you can easily achieve an ideal omega balance of 3 to 1 for your pet.
• Optimal levels of Omega-6 and Omega-3: To promote the proper ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3, Omega Canine Shine combines ENRECO® Stabilized Ground Fortified Flax Seed with other natural ingredients – stabilized rice bran, ground sorghum seeds, herbs, spices and refined fish oil - to provide the optimal method of achieving the ideal balance of Omega-6 and Omega-3 levels in your pet's diet.
• "Short chain" and "long chain" Omega-3: To speed assimilation, animals need "short chain" LNA as well as "long chain" EPA and DHA. Omega Canine Shine has stabilized ground fortified flax seed to provide "short chain" Omega-3 and refined, medicinal-grade fish oil (not Menhaden) to provide "long chain" Omega-3.
• Antioxidants from natural sources: To prevent fats from becoming rancid, thereby preventing damage to your pet's chromosomes - Omega Canine Shine contains high levels of four different antioxidants: Lignans, Tocotrienols, Polyphenols, Oryzanol and Tocopherols.
• Fiber: Soluble and Insoluble: To encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria, animal diets need to include soluble fiber. To encourage proper stool action, animal diets need insoluble fiber.
• Magnesium: Hypomagnesium is the most common electrolyte abnormality in critically ill canines, according to Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.
*A 3-to-1 ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 is the ideal balance based on scientific studies done by: Dr. William Lands, the leading Omega-6 and Omega-3 researcher in the U.S., NIAAA, Bethesda, Maryland Dr. Michael James, Rheumatology expert, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, respected Omega-6 and Omega-3 researcher, NIAAA, Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, Center of Genetics, Nutrition & Health, Washington, D.C., author of "The Omega Plan".
By supplementing your dog with Omega Canine Shine® every day, you can easily achieve the healthiest ratio of natural Omega EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids)—higher in 3 & 9, lower in 6—from human food-grade, ground, fortified flaxseed; fish oil; and sorghum; along with synergistic plant and vitamin based antioxidants. Omega Canine Shine® is a great tasting supplement and easy to serve.
Omega Canine Shine® is an excellent value, and have a 100% Money – Back Satisfaction Guarantee!
Feed Canine Shine For®:
- Reduce shedding
- Eliminate itching and scratching
- Improve overall skin, coat and vascular health
- Relieve arthritis pain
- Promote joint mobility
- Boost immune system to better cope with allergy-creating stimulants
- Maintain normal digestion and bowel health
You can have confidence in the Premium, Human-Grade, Non-GMO, 99.9% Pure, Stabilized, Ground, Fortified Flax we use in our Omega Horseshine® formula.
- Proprietary stabilization technology provides a stable, ground, fortified flaxseed composition as a rich source of Omega-3 in the diet.
- Proprietary stabilization technology binds (chelates) the naturally-occurring lignans (powerful antioxidants) in the flax seed to those wonderful Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Therefore, when the flax seeds are ground, the antioxidants serve to protect the integrity of the essential fatty acids for a full eighteen months.
- Proprietary stabilization technology includes the inclusion of B-6 and Zinc when the seeds are going through the grinding process. Flax seed contains a natural B-6 antagonist, so B-6 needs to be added to ground flax. B-6 and Zinc not only enhance the stabilization of the essential fatty acids, but also fortify the ground flax seed with the nutrients used by the body when flax seed is being metabolized.
Oxygen as a molecule is essential for life on earth. Without its presence, animals would not survive for more than a few minutes. Yet oxygen is a double-edged sword; as its existence gives life, so does it slowly take it away, by a process know as "oxidation" -- the very process by which all things decay, and "return to dust". Almost every substance on earth is subject to attack and decay from oxygen.
In animals, scientists believe free radicals play an important role in the initiation and promotion of cancer, cataract, arthritis and other degenerative diseases. Exposure to environmental perils, such as chemicals in petfoods, pollution or irradiation, eventually increases the free radicals beyond the ability of the organism's defense system to cope with it.
Free radicals are highly reactive forms of oxygen that damage cells throughout the body. As a dog's body creates energy at the cellular level, oxygen is metabolized, changing its structure. In this process, the oxygen molecule loses one electron, turning it into a free radical. Free radicals are inherently unstable, since they contain "extra" energy. To reduce their energy load, free radicals react with certain cells in the body, interfering with the cells' ability to function normally.
Free radicals are highly reactive forms of oxygen that damage cells throughout the body. As a dog's body creates energy at the cellular level, oxygen is metabolized, changing its structure. In this process, the oxygen molecule loses one electron, turning it into a free radical. Free radicals are inherently unstable, since they contain "extra" energy. To reduce their energy load, free radicals react with certain cells in the body, interfering with the cells' ability to function normally.
The natural mechanism which protects us from free radicals weakens with age. Therefore, older dogs, dogs on prescriptions, and very active dogs, are more susceptible to degenerative diseases -- including cancer, heart disease, arthritis and cataracts. In today's high-stress world, our best friends are exposed to many stresses - chemical preservatives in dog food, anxiety, breeding, hunting, showing -- creating damaging free radicals at an ever-earlier age.
Standing as the major defender against harmful free radicals is glutathione, your dog's own antioxidant, along with his liver - as the primary detoxifier of harmful chemicals both consumed and produced in the body. This organ's antioxidant abilities are crucial to life and well-being. An overburdened liver, with insufficient supply of antioxidants, will result in disease and even death.
In this day and age, supplementation with antioxidants to fight free radicals and prevent age-related diseases is becoming a necessity rather than a choice.
Omega Canine Shine®
Omega-3/Antioxidant Formula -
a Synergistic Approach to Antioxidant Protection
There are many types of antioxidants available. The most common ones are the vitamins C, E, A, and selenium. Research on several important new forms of antioxidants, shows that these antioxidants are many times more potent than the above-named nutrients, and work in different ways for additional protection.
Polyphenols are very powerful antioxidants, and act to regenerate Vitamin E after it becomes oxidized. A good source of polyphenol antioxidants is sorghum seed. Per serving, sorghum contains more antioxidizing power than any other food. Omega Canine Shine contains ployphenol sorghum along with 6 other powerful antioxidants!
Since numerous forms of free radicals are produced in your dog's body, it makes sense to supplement with the wide range of antioxidants found in Omega Canine Shine. That way your dog's body can effectively deal with the different types of oxidative damage from all these radicals. The wide range of antioxidants and powerful nutrients in Omega Canine Shine gives your dog longevity.
Stabilized Ground Stabilized Flaxseed, Stabilized Rice Bran, Ground Grain Sorghum, Refined Fish Oil, Magnesium Citrate, Choline Bitartrate, Citric Acid, Rubbed Sage, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Beta Carotene, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin D-2 Supplement
Crude Fat, % Min. 40.0
Crude Fiber, % Max. 10.0
Moisture, % Max. 10.0
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, % Min. 22.0
Omega-6 Fatty Acids, % Min. 7.0
Omeag-9 Fatty Acids, % Min. 7.0
150 mg/tsp – Omega-3 (Docosahexaenoic Acid – DHA)
30 mg/tsp – Omega-3 (Eicosapentaenoic Acid – EPA)
231 mg/tsp – Omega-6 ( Linoleic Acid – LA)
214 mg/tsp – Omega-9 (Fatty Acid)
Recommended Amounts:
Body Weight
Up to 20 lbs 1 tsp/day
21 to 50 lbs 2 tsp/day
51 to 90 lbs 3 tsp/day
Over 90 lbs 5 tsp/day
Omega Fields' products and Customer Service have been beyond amazing since day one, and I will ALWAYS continue to use your products for as long as I have animals! Your company truly impacted my animals lives, as well as mine, for the best. Thank you again so much, from my heart, as well as my horses! Omega Horseshine forever! :)
- Christine C.I currently use Mega Omega, feed Canine Shine to my dogs, and Horseshine to my horses -- we all love your products!! The dogs and horses have lovely shiny coats and my fingernails are stronger than ever before, so I can feel confident that we are all healthier inside as well.
- Sheltom2003
After a friend highly recommended Canine Shine we ordered two lbs. We are almost through 1 lb using it on our pups, I can’t wait to see results in my pups.
- Sharon H., Nevada Greyhounds UnlimitedI had a friend at the barn who was a veterinarian who worked in research for Purina. She recommended the Horseshine after doing extensive research on supplements. My 3 year old Holsteiner was completely bleached out. Within 6 weeks, his coat was dark, shiny and dappled!! I now breed and show Doberman Pinschers. Your product is fantastic! I don't have to use spray on shine products, because they are so SHINY naturally from the Canine Shine! Love this product!
- Shannon G., TXAfter searching for a good product to help add Omega 3's into my dogs diets I came acress Omega Fields website and tons of positive reviews. After browsing their site for a bit I thought I would give them a shot and purchase some Omega Nuggets and Omega Canine Shine. Boy I am glad I did! Not only do my dogs LOVE it, but I have seen a tremendous change in their coats and overall well being. Our girl Roxy had a bad case of Demodex mange when we got her and we worked really hard to help her hair grown back and Omega products helped us with that final hurdle. They LOVE those Nuggets. Thanks so much. :)
- Rayna P.After writing the article about nutrition for the October (Omega Fields) newsletter, I started adding Canine Shine to my cat Gingersnap's food. Although she was already eating top quality grain-free canned cat food, within a couple of weeks I noticed that her coat was much softer and silkier and her overall health appeared better. She was also shedding less. Even my cat is benefiting from a little sprinkle of Canine Shine on her food every morning!
- Jenny Pavlovic
My two greyhounds and german shepherd love Canine Shine!
- Sandy S.I have been using Omega Horseshine and Omega Nibblers for years. I think both products are outstanding. My mare loves the Nibblers and I like the fact that I can break them up into smaller pieces and put them in my pocket for an always accessible treat. They have done wonders for Pearl's feet and coat. She is grey and even in the middle of winter, with a huge fluffy coat, dirt, and mud ground into her fur, the sun just glints off of her. It is truly amazing. I would also really recommend Canine Shine. I started giving it to my dogs after having such a good experience with the Horseshine. People (my vet included) always comment about how shiny and healthy they look. I gave a bag to a friend who's dog was itchy and had a dull coat. After one bag he looks like a different dog, all silky and shiny and no more itching. Keep up the good work with your products!
- Randis SchmidtLogan's coat is outstanding with this product. When I have been at dog functions I have recommended the Omega Fields Canine Shine to those that ask what I use on his coat. At least every show that we have been at, I have had one or two people ask what I use on his coat. I think because he is darker, the omega comes through on his lighter reds and it just pops his richer tones in his coat. The thickness of his coat is also a major selling point to those in the "showing" world. He definitely carries a thicker coat on Omega Canine Shine. I also promote the quick recovery time with Omega Canine Shine. He can run and run and run and he does not tire out. I have told some breeders about Omega Canine Shine in getting the mothers coat back to where it was before they had their litter. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful company and taking such great care in the world of animals and humans.
- Sue O. MN“Omega Fields® has an awesome product called Omega Canine Shine™. We are truly amazed at how fast this product started enhancing our dogs’ overall coat appearance and energy levels. We started feeding Omega Canine Shine™ to our dogs and within 5-8 days their coats are soft, shiny, and we have seen less shedding in the house. What is even better is our 8 year old dog is back to wanting to play ball with our 3 1/2 year old dog, Logan. The energy that has come back in our older dog is amazing. She is going after balls like when she was a youngster. Our dogs love the taste of Omega Canine Shine™—as soon as we open the pouch to feed them, they run circles and can’t wait to be fed. Thank you Omega Fields® for providing canine lovers with such a wonderful product. Logan is proud to be an official Omega Fields® ambassador.”
Since discovering Omega Fields Horseshine on our barefoot list and being thrilled with the results on my horses, I started using Canine Shine for my chocolate lab. She has always had an extraordinary dark chocolate coat and she has been on Canine Shine since she was a puppy. We ran out a year or so ago and in the bustle forgot to buy more. After several months we noticed that Moxie looked like the “other” chocolate labs we knew, faded and sunburned looking even though she gets premium dog food. We remembered our Canine Shine, ordered more and within a week or so her former luster returned. Now we tell everyone about our “secret” to the best dark chocolate coat in town.
I have been using Canine Shine & Omega Nuggets for the last 3 months; I am an avid upland bird hunter and have noticed a significant difference in my dog “Barley's” coat. His coat looks shiny, healthy, and his shedding has been greatly reduced. I also noticed that there haven’t been any wood ticks on him this hunting season. Your products are amazing and I plan to continue to use them for years to come.
Omega Fields® has an awesome product called Omega Canine Shine™. We are truly amazed at how fast this product started enhancing our dogs over all coat appearance and energy levels. We started feeding Omega Canine Shine™ to our dogs and within 5-8 days their coats are soft, shiny, and we have seen less shedding in the house. What is even better, is our 8 year old dog is back to wanting to play ball with our 3 1/2 year old dog, Logan. The energy that has come back in our older dog is amazing, she is going after balls like when she was a youngster. Our dogs love the taste of Omega Canine Shine™, as soon as we open the pouch to feed them, they run circles and can’t wait to be fed. Thank you Omega Fields® for providing canine lovers with such a wonderful product. Logan is proud to be an official Omega Fields® ambassador.
I have been feeding my dog Omega Canine Shine for the past couple weeks and I've noticed a decrease in her shedding and her coat feels much softer!
- Mike Lind, MNI just sprinkle the recommended dose of Omega Canine Shine on Ruger & Mitzy's (my Boston Terriers) food every morning and they think they are getting a special treat. They love it! The extreme temperatures of our northern winter season keep them indoors. Normally, their coats are usually quite flaky and dry by mid-December. But, as you can see from this photo (taken after only 8 weeks of Omega Canine Shine), their coats are so shiny - the color of black looks almost blue! Not only does the Omega-3 keep their coat shiny it has also dramatically reduced the tear stains under their eyes. Also, they both have more “zip"!
My dogs stopped itching and have glorious shines. I love your products!
Both of my dogs, Fiona and Bella, love the taste of Omega Canine Shine. Both will lick their bowl’s clean until all of the Omega Canine Shine® is gone. Their coats are much softer and shinier. I know that Omega Canine Shine will help Bella’s skin issues due to her auto immune disease. I have already seen an improvement with her irritated tail, which is a problem area caused by her immune disease.
- Stephanie and Casey Burns, MNWhen I first started giving my Cavalier King Charles Spaniels the Omega Canine Shine, one of them couldn't eat it fast enough. It was as if it was Catnip for dogs! It has been less than a month since I started adding it to their food and already their coats are softer and shinier.
- Debbi and Tom Lind, MNI've been using your Omega-3 products for myself, my dog, and my horse. The dog was the first to enjoy your product. It helped his allergies tremendously. After years of agony, within 4-6 weeks of starting CanineShine he had stopped the paw licking and his feet were completely healed. Thanks so much for your excellent products!
- Mary Stephens, OHI love Omega Canine Shine. My two labs, Sherlock and Watson, have been on it for one month now and they are both itching less from allergies that they have! Their coats look very shiny and beautiful. I want to keep them on this!
- Lynn Palm (www.lynnpalm.com)We rescued Emma, our Blue Heeler/Border Collie puppy, when she was four months old. She had a very dry coat and was constantly itching when she arrived at our house. After feeding her Omega Canine Shine daily, she no longer itches and has a beautiful, healthy black coat.
- Ed & Anne Kellogg, IAIn addition:
Omega Fields' food-grade facility manufactures to Global Food Safety Initiative standards for human consumption, employing a third party-validated, 5‐log Kill Step and proprietary stabilization processes for long shelf life. All Omega Fields flaxseed-based supplements are certified to SQF 2000 Level 3 standards, are guaranteed pathogen-free with very low total microbial values, and are guaranteed shelf stable for a MINIMUM of one year under ambient storage conditions – no refrigeration or special packaging required!
SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute) is a world-class, third-party auditing inspection program for food-grade manufacturing plants that establishes and recognizes a standard for consistency in food safety and quality criteria.
The comprehensive SQF inspection includes annual audits of a facility's food safety and quality programs, HACCP program, management systems, pest control programs, operational methods, personnel practices, buildings and equipment maintenance, and cleaning practices. This demanding audit procedure requires complete and continuous adherence to all standards to remain certified.
In addition to SQF 2000 Certification standards, we subscribe to the In-Plant Food Safety and Hygiene Audit Training Program of the Department of Food Safety/Hygiene.
Omega Fields’ products do not contain artificial preservatives. We are extremely proud that all of our manufactured products are “Made in the U.S.A.”!
* Our Gold Standard Quality Program begins with the selection of the highest quality flax seed to protect Omega-3 integrity and ensure palatability. Careful selection eliminates damaged seeds and minimizes microbial contamination.
* A natural, proprietary processing treatment further ensures that our stabilized ground flax seed provides an all-natural, non-GMO, 99.9% pure, stable, fortified flaxseed composition as a rich source of Omega-3 in the diet. This mild treatment provides long-term stability and palatability, boosts metabolizable energy, and inactivates growth inhibitors typically found in whole grains. Note: The process is all natural, nothing is added, no chemicals, and the ground flax is kosher certified -- stabilization consists of how we handle and process the seed. The finished stabilized ground flaxseed is a raw, whole food with full nutritional value.
*Omega Fields' food-grade facility manufactures to Global Food Safety Initiative standards for human consumption, employing a third party-validated, 5‐log Kill Step and proprietary stabilization processes for long shelf life. All Omega Fields flaxseed-based supplements are certified to SQF 2000 Level 3 standards, are guaranteed pathogen-free with very low total microbial values, and are guaranteed shelf stable for a MINIMUM of one year under ambient storage conditions – no refrigeration or special packaging required!
SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute) is a world-class, third-party auditing inspection program for food-grade manufacturing plants that establishes and recognizes a standard for consistency in food safety and quality criteria.
The comprehensive SQF inspection includes annual audits of a facility's food safety and quality programs, HACCP program, management systems, pest control programs, operational methods, personnel practices, buildings and equipment maintenance, and cleaning practices. This demanding audit procedure requires complete and continuous adherence to all standards to remain certified.
In addition to SQF 2000 Certification standards, we subscribe to the In-Plant Food Safety and Hygiene Audit Training Program of the Department of Food Safety/Hygiene.
* Flaxseed is contracted for and purchased from northern climate producers. Because of the rich soil and short, intense growing season -- the flaxseed from northern climates contains a higher percentage of Omega-3.
Since the coat/skin is by far the largest organ on the animal -- it will be the first to show the healthy effects with a beautiful shiny, full, richly colored coat and healthy skin. You can usually expect to see results within four weeks. It sometimes happens sooner -- but since every dog has a different metabolism - we usually are comfortable suggesting a minimum of one month. Omega-3 is effective as a powerful anti-inflammatory, so if you have dogs with arthritis or hip dysplasia, you should notice them have more free range of movement within a one month period.
That being said – please continue reading for our product recommendations for your cats: Omega Canine Shine supplement and Omega Nuggets treats have unique formulas that would actually provide optimal health benefits for your cat. Both formulas have a base of stabilized, ground flax that is enhanced with a percentage of fish oil, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Omega Canine Shine and Omega Nuggets would be excellent choices to boost your cats' diet with both short-chain Omega-3 (LNA) from the flax, long-chain Omega-3 (EPA & DHA) from the fish oil, and high levels of four all-natural antioxidants.
Although we market Omega Canine Shine and Omega Nuggets for dogs -- they really work quite beautifully on cats as well. The dosage for Omega Canine Shine supplement is 1/2 teaspoon for every 10 lbs of cat weight, so you would only need a very little bit of a sprinkle over your cat's food. The recommended amount of Omega Nuggets treats is 2 for every 10 lbs of cat weight. Both are very rich in plant and fish-oil based Omega-3's -- so your cat is getting the full complement of Omega-3's 6’s and 9’s. Plus the extra plant and vitamin based antioxidants really support optimal health.
Omega Canine Shine can turn your regular catfood into a premium catfood, and Omega Nuggets may become your cat’s favorite treat!
Omega Canine Shine Supplement:
Omega Canine Shine's base of stabilized, ground flaxseed is enhanced with a high percentage of fish oil, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It is the best supplement choice to boost a dog's diet with both short-chain Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 from the flax and grains, long-chain Omega-3 from the fish oil, high levels of four all-natural antioxidants, and a strong blend of 17 vitamins and minerals (especially rich in magnesium). Omega Canine Shine is easily top dressed over your dog's food. Because of its high oil content, it sticks quite readily to the dog food bits.
Each one-teaspoon serving of Omega Canine Shine (fed at the rate of 1 tsp for every 20 lb dog weight) contains the following Omegas:
726 mg - Omega-3 (Alpha Linolenic Acid - ALA)
150 mg - Omega-3 (Docosahexaenoic Acid - DHA)
30 mg - Omega-3 (Eicosapentaenoic Acid - EPA)
221 mg - Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid - LA)
214 mg - Omega-9 (Fatty Acid)
The correct ratio of essential fatty acids, synergistic antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in Omega Canine Shine will promote visibly healthier skin and coat. Improved learning and memory capabilities make training easier. Greater agility, keen eyesight, and approachability will boost performance. Additionally, Omega Canine Shine may reduce stress, increase longevity, and boost the immune system -- helping to create healthy, happy, hardy dogs.
Omega Nuggets Treat/Supplement:
Omega Nuggets are a tasty and nutritious Omega-3 treat/supplement for dogs in all life stages. Omega Nuggets base of stabilized, ground flaxseed is enhanced with a percentage of fish oil, plant-based antioxidants, and cranberry fiber for urinary tract health. They are the best treat choice to boost a dog's diet with both short-chain Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 from the flax and grains, long chain Omega-3 from fish oil, high levels of five all-natural antioxidants, and cranberry fiber.
Omega Nuggets are convenient and fun to give your dog -- and dogs love them! Feed as desired while training, working, or playing with your dog - or as an anytime treat. Feed the RECOMMENDED AMOUNT of 2 treats for every 10 pounds of dog weight when using as an Omega-3/Antioxidant supplement. Omega Nuggets Omega-3-rich dog treats are also a fun and effective way to supplement your dog with Omega-3.
Each serving of two Omega Nuggets treats (fed at the supplement rate of two treats for every 10 lb dog weight) contains the following Omegas:
528 mg - Total Omega-3 - (including Alpha Linolenic Acid - ALA, Docosahexaenoic Acid - DHA, and Eicosapentaenoic Acid - EPA)
198 mg - Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid - LA)
198 mg - Omega-9 (Fatty Acid)
The correct ratio of essential fatty acids and synergistic antioxidants in Omega Nuggets will promote visibly healthier skin and coat. Improved learning and memory capabilities make training easier. Greater agility, keen eyesight, and approachability will boost performance. Additionally, Omega Nuggets may reduce stress, increase longevity, boost the immune system, and aid urinary tract health -- helping to create healthy, happy, hardy dogs.
BOTTOM LINE: Omega Canine Shine is a much more concentrated supplement while Omega Nuggets are a most convenient and enjoyable way our customers have found to “treat” their dogs with the benefits of Omega-3 / fiber. Both products assure that dogs are getting the full spectrum of Omega-3s available for optimum health -- from the Omega-3 naturally found in flax seed, and Omega-3 naturally found in fish oil.
1 teaspoon serving = 10.175 calories - Recommended for dogs up to 20 lbs.
2 teaspoon serving = 20.35 calories - Recommended for dogs 21 lbs. to 50 lbs.
3 teaspoon serving = 30.525 calories - Recommended for dogs 51 lbs. to 90 lbs.
4 teaspoon serving = 40.7 calories - Recommended for dogs over 90 lbs.
5 teaspoon serving = 50.875 calories - Recommended for dogs over 90 lbs.
Omega Canine Shine is the ideal "good fat" supplement because it is heavily tipped in favor of the Omega-3 essential fatty acids your dog's diet may be missing. Essential fatty acids are the first fats that are used by the body because they are essential to the working of the body -- the outer layer of every cell in the body is made up of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. In fact, because the Omega-3 essential fatty acids are utilized so efficiently by the body -- they do not normally add excess weight on the dog. Omega Canine Shine is a safe and convenient source of Omega-3 for your dog.
Omega Canine Shine is very rich in the cancer-fighting Omega-3 essential fatty acids – ALA, EPA, and DHA – which have a powerful cancer-protective effect, with the potential capability of retarding tumor growth. The formula is based on stabilized ground flax seeds, enhanced with a high percentage of fish oil, both plant-based and vitamin-based antioxidants, and minerals. The correct ratio of essential fatty acids and synergistic antioxidants in Omega Canine Shine will boost your dog's immune system to better cope with the problems of cancer.
Flaxseeds are not only high in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, they are also high in plant lignans -- particularly SDG -- that are believed to play a role in fighting a broad range of cancer types. The plant lignans present in ground flax (43 mg per tablespoon) are fiber-like phytochemicals that are transformed into “animal” lignan in the colon by bacteria. Lignans are naturally found in foods high in dietary fiber, and are structurally similar to estrogens. Like natural estrogens, they can bind to estrogen receptors, but without causing abnormal changes. Plant lignans have been shown to help inhibit abnormal cell growth and help the immune system do its job. Flaxseed is the most abundant source of plant lignans. Stabilized ground flaxseed is one of the safest ways to get cancer-fighting Omega-3 and lignans into the body.
Please keep in mind that these are only our feeding suggestions or recommendations. We believe it is always advisable to check with your canine nutritionist or veterinarian concerning dietary changes you are considering for your dog.
The membrane, or outer coating, of every one of the billions of cells in the dog's body is unusually rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. In fact Omega-3 essential fatty acids are the structural fat that makes up this membrane and play a vital role in how cells function.
To understand how Omega Canine Shine (as a rich source of stabilized Omega-3 essential fatty acids) helps improve a dog's quality of life, let’s take a look at how cells behave when they are aging and/or damaged by trauma such as skin conditions, allergic reactions, injury, surgery, or disease. When a cell is irritated or damaged, or when it begins to age, its membranes break down. As a result, compounds contained within the cell walls are released into the cell matrix. Some of these substances, such as histamine, give rise to inflammation and associated pain.
Inflammation is a dog's natural response to skin conditions, allergic reactions, injury, surgery, or disease. Inflammation is characterized by one or more of the following symptoms: redness, intense itching, swelling, heat and moderate to severe discomfort. When skin becomes inflamed, your dog may experience any or all of these symptoms. With skin inflammation, there will be extreme scratching and itching taking place that will cause the hair to be rubbed off and sore, broken skin -- as you have experienced with your dog.
Researchers have found that "inflammation" in dogs has similar underlying factors: a decrease in cell stability leading to membrane damage and subsequent release of compounds that promote damage, spasm and inflammation.
Bottom-line: The powerful Omega-3 essential fatty acids in Omega Canine Shine work by stabilizing the membranes of the cells, promoting healing of existing cellular damage and helping to prevent further damage. On a practical level, this means quality of life is improved, and you will see your dog experiencing freedom from scratching and itching.
Please keep in mind that these are only our feeding suggestions or recommendations. We believe it is always advisable to check with your canine nutritionist or veterinarian concerning dietary changes you are considering for your dogs.
Underlying causes -- poor skin and coat health - matted, trapped hair or allergies. Our Omega Nuggets and Omega Canine Shine® flax products helps with both of these underlying causes:
* Flax works from the inside out, at the cellular level- each cell has a phospholipids layer /shell composed of Fatty Acids.
* Flax helps with skin and coat health -- shedding out less - stabilizes the integrity of the hair follicle. When dogs lack or are deficient in EFA's ( Omega-3, Omega-6--need correct ratio) side effects are poor skin and coat health and allergies. By supplementing with Omega-3 rich Flax - they will benefit with healthy hair coat - hence they will not have matted, trapped hair.
*Omega-3's are anti- inflammatory and anti-histamine -- they stop histamine reactions. Think of inflammation as bad guys - prostaglandin 2's ( there are good prostaglandin's as well- but I won't get into that right now) but think of the bad ones -- they cause histamine reactions and inflammation at the cellular level. People tend to default to cortisone ( steroid) to mask systems i.e.: Hot spots instead of supplementing with Omega-3 rich flax to work from the inside out.
* Hot spots are a symptom of EFA deficiency. Also note that if you have your dog on a rich high Omega-6 diet, the ratio is inverted and hence causes inflammation- causing allergies and negative reactions.
* Also Omega Fields' canine products are rich in natural tocopherals (antioxidants) helping the immune system. A dog is more prone to inflammation and allergies with a low immune system. Omega 3's promote healing, promote healthy skin and coat, and prevent re-occurrence of skin allergies and hot spots.
A. Omega Canine Shine is recommended for pregnant dogs: It is safe to supplement pregnant dogs with the stabilized ground flax seed and fish oil found in Omega Canine Shine.
Pregnancy is one of the conditions associated with Omega-3 essential fatty acid deficiency. During pregnancy the dog's body becomes deficient in Omega-3 because the fast-growing brain, eye, and organs of her puppies utilize all available Omega-3. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are necessary for normal growth and development and cannot be manufactured in the body. Sufficient amounts of Omega-3 must be added to the pregnant dog's diet.
During pregnancy and lactation the recommended daily serving size for the mother should be increased by two or three times. After the puppies are born and eating solid food, they should get Omega-3 also -- adjust the amount of Omega Canine Shine according to the weight. They only need a little sprinkle.