Omega 3 for our Cat: risks and benefits for the health


Using omega 3s can be good for human health, but will it also be good for our cat? The benefits and harms for the cat.

The benefits of Omega 3 for us humans are now known and known by all. But will this fatty acid also be suitable for the health of our pets? Our cat can benefit from Omega 3, but if we use it correctly and safely.


Omega 3 for cats

Omega 3 are polyunsaturated essential fatty acids, which naturally make up cell membranes, with great anti-inflammatory properties. For these reasons, they are great for health.

We humans can get them through the foods we eat, but cats cannot, because they are unable to synthesize these substances.

Especially cats whose diets consist of food cooked at high temperatures can have great benefits from Omega 3s, which are usually destroyed by heat.

Furthermore, we should always try to maintain a perfect balance between Omega 3 and Omega 6. But you must always buy specific products for animals, so that the concentration is perfect.

An Omega 3-based supplement not designed specifically for animals could in fact create digestive problems for the cat, and we must never overdo the doses. Also, avoid sweeteners, rosemary oil and flavorings altogether.

But where do these Omega 3s come from? It can be found in various foods, which we can then integrate into the cat’s diet.

It is usually found in fish oil (especially oily fish), but also in some vegetables, such as soybean oil, flax and its oil, and chia seeds.

Many high-quality cat foods are also supplemented with such oils, but are also found in another version, such as oral supplements.


The benefits of Omega 3 for cats

The reason why we should supplement the cat’s diet with Omega 3 is that this oil has many benefits for the health of our cat.

In fact, this fatty acid has many benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticoagulant effect. It is in fact used to treat many diseases.

During gestation and lactation of cats, many vets recommend supplementing their diet with Omega 3.

The main function of these fatty acids is its natural anti-inflammatory action, perfect for cats suffering from inflammation and skin, heart and joint problems.

For this, the use of supplements of this type can be perfect in various cases:

  • Joint problems: Omega 3 is generally used against joint inflammation and mobility problems, but also in cases of excessive weight.
  • Kidney problems: reduces the protein content in the cat’s urine.
  • Heart problems: can be useful in reducing cases of heart problems and cardiac arrhythmias.
  • It also improves the quality of the skin and coat, nourishing both.

Veterinarians therefore recommend the use of Omega 3 for these reasons, both with an ad hoc diet and with oral supplements (capsules or oils) for various pathologies.

Some of the diseases usually treated with this fatty acid are feline digestive diseases, cardiovascular diseases, hypertriglyceridemia, eye diseases, autoimmune diseases, atopic dermatitis.

In any case, it is important for our veterinarian to advise, prescribe and monitor the use of Omega 3 for the cat. Any abuse can in fact lead to digestive problems and obesity.


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