sandymere 8,263 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Sandymere, as you know, I'm not a scientist, unlike yourself, and I can only base my findings on my own experiences. That and the logic which dictates that an animal like the dog which has evolved to utilise animal products (as opposed to vegetable products)would appear to benefit better from animal fat rather than oils from rape seed etc. Not saying that vegetable oils don't have any value, but I've noticed over the years that my dogs not only prefer animal fat, but do very well indeed on it. Can't really say any more than that. The evidence of my own eyes and the health of my dogs is good enough for me. The only oil I give my dogs over and above what they get from lamb or beef fat is a dollop of cod liver oil a couple of times a week, and that's not a vegetable oil anyway. Thanks just wondered if there was anything behind the idea. I’d not call myself a scientist rather an interested layman. Fat (lipid) digestion is pretty straight forward http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/smallgut/absorb_lipids.html from either animal or vegetable sources and unlikely to make a difference in this situation. There is augment against high animal fat diets, other than in exceptional circumstances such as sled dogs during competition of course, but as in all things balance is the key, the right amount of dietary fat is fundamental rather than the original source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest reload Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)is what you want and one of the easiest ways to get this is a high quality Evening Primrose Oil. You want at least 10% GLA content to be effective. You will not get this from cheap sources like Holland and Barrett, so shop around, as with natural products quality is essential. This will encourage coat growth and condition and improve skin condition, its ideal for scurfy dandruffy conditions also. You will not prevent moulting as this is a natural process, but you can find with long term use of Evening Primrose Oil it will help a dog hold onto its coat longer. Feeding a good quality fresh diet will help also, and I would recommend oily fish now and again. Good luck Edited April 8, 2011 by reload Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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