Reddit reviews Grizzly All-Natural Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon Oil Dog Food Supplement | Balanced Blend of Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Medical Grade Pump for Exact, No-Spill Dose (32 oz)

Salmon Oil

• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset..
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Grizzly Salmon Oil - many salmon oils have soy in them, Grizzly does not.
  
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  Pollock Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended. Pollock Oil is a good substitute for Salmon Oil.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset.
  
  Recommended Brand: Grizzly Pollock Oil
  
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  Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good for coat and skin health, frequently used as a dietary supplement and ointment for dogs who suffer from skin allergies. Some people will also use it for flea control.
  
  
• Necessary?: Many people wont feed it because it is a plant based oil. It is not a necessary part of the diet.
  
  
• Use: Added to food Daily to several times a week - Feed 1tsp per 10lbs of body weight. Can also be used as an ointment.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Nature's Way Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
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  Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  
  
• Benefit : Balance PH level, promote digestive health and treatment of parasites.
  
  
• Necessary?: It is a plant based product which may bother some PMR feeders - the uses (especially external) are worthwhile for many, however.
  
  
• Use: Added to food a couple times a week - 1tsp per 50lbs of body weight. Can also be used to bathe (instead of shampoo) and used to treat fleas.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
  
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  Pre/Pro-Biotic
  
  
• Benefit : Support digestive health and nutrient absorption
  
  
• Necessary?: Some variety of Pre/Pro-biotic is recommended, especially for dogs new to raw or dogs with sensitive stomachs.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Wholistic Digest All
  
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  Multi-Vitamin
  
  
• Benefit : Ensure all necessary vitamins and minerals are included within your dog's diet
  
  
• Necessary?: Some people opt to feed vitamins, others don't. I like the peace of mind of adding in a multi-vitamin a few times a week.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Solid Gold Seameal - this contains plant products which some PMR prefer not to feed. There are other options out there if you choose not to feed plant products.
  
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  Turmeric
  
  
• Benefit : Anti-inflammatory properties can help with allergies and joint health/pain. Also supports digestive health and can boost the metabolism.
  
  
• Necessary?: No. Some people use it to support joint health with/instead of glucosamine, it is also used for dogs who suffer from allergies.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week 1/8 - 1/4tsp per 10lbs of body weight
  
  
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  There are likely others/other suggestions for brands, but this is what I regularly supplement with. I know many PMR feeders will avoid plant based products, but I don't mind them so much for supplementation.

my border collie had a real issue with dry itchy skin and flaking. i added this salmon oil to her food once a day and the problem cleared up after a few days. i cant speak to the welts, though.

Bathing a dog isn't solving the problem, it's just getting rid of the dandruff that's present.

As others have mentioned, start giving your dog some fish oil in his/her food. This is the one I get. It can be pricey, but it lasts quite a while. I put 1 or 2 squirts on top of the food each day. My dogs love it and their coats are great. I live in a very cold, dry climate too.

If you are going to shampoo your dog, use a shampoo with an oatmeal base. Something like this. As for frequency, you should refrain from bathing your dog as much as possible. In the spring, when it's muddy out I just rinse my labs with water in the tub. Once it starts to dry up outside, I give my dogs a good bath as they start to stink. That's probably the only bath (with shampoo) they get all year and they swim in a river everyday from April-October. Their natural oils will repel water and keep the stink off. The more your bathe your dog, the more you strip those oils and end up with a stinkier dog.

I too, highly recommend salmon oil for dogs. My pit had awful mange and skin irritation when we adopted him...this stuff, along with a healthy diet and Benadryl (when he seemed to be scratching himself excessively) worked miracles. It's been a year later and his coat is amazing and the mange has subsided...we give him a few pumps of salmon oil with his food everyday. Definitely purchase off Amazon you will probably not find a better deal anywhere else.

A lot of people use this salmon oil that you squirt on your dog's food.

You can try giving your dog fish oil or Salmon Oil. If you give your dog too much, then they can have diarrhea. I feed my dog 2 times a day, but only give it to them in in the morning.

Salmon oil works wonders!
I put a squirt of this on my Aussie's dry food and his coat is beautiful.
http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-All-Natural-Supplement-Pump-Bottle-Dispenser/dp/B0002ABR6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382825307&sr=8-1&keywords=grizzly+salmon+oil

We use this oil and we just do a single pump per meal. It has some serving side suggestions on the bottle as well. Be sure to refrigerate it, as it can go rancid once it's been opened. I also recommend a smaller bottle (like 8 oz) for that reason as well, so you use it up before it goes bad.

We do about a teaspoon of coconut oil per meal as well. For reference, or Frenchie is about 22 lbs.

I've found that salmon oil works well. Also, feeding your dog a grain-free diet could help. Dry, itchy skin is a common indication that a dog has a wheat allergy.

i had the same issue with my shib, i decided to add salmon oil to her food ( Kiwi Peak Lamb) and she has never "itched itched" again, she now just does the shiba itching every so often

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https://www.amazon.ca/Grizzly-Wild-Salmon-Oil-32-Ounce/dp/B0002ABR6E/ref=asc_df_B0002ABR6E/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292961957265&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16106996455925664204&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061009&hvtargid=pla-353309683625&psc=1

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Ty! I make a fresh batch once a week. I’ve been doing it for 8 years now. It’s more expensive than cheap kibble, but much much cheaper than any high quality food.

Here’s my recipe (vet approved)

1/3 by volume cooked protein (salmon, ground beef, beef stew meat, chicken thighs, pork loin, almost anything)

1/3 cooked quinoa (if cooking the meat makes broth, use it to cook the quinoa)

1/3 cooked ground vegetables (green beans, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, greens, any healthy nonstarchy veggie)

Low phosphorus calcium. I use this.

Here’s my weekly:
6 lbs meat
4 1/2 lbs veggies (usually frozen)
3 cups quinoa cooked using 6 cups water
1 tsp of the calcium per lb of food.

I also give them a doggie vitamin, a squirt of fish oil (I use this.

I split it into thirds and freeze 2/3, just to keep it fresher.

The dogs love it, and their coats glow. They get scrambled eggs twice a week for breakfast instead. Vet says to keep doing whatever I’m doing.

If he suffers from dry skin try giving him fish oil. My dog had dry skin and dandruff and I started giving him fish oil and it went away. I use this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ABR6E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this one from Amazon and it's lasted months and months. My dog gets 3 squirts a day and this bottle should last me at least 4 more months.

This is the one I take:

NOW Foods blah blah blah words

$20.25 / (.750 * 180) = $0.15 per gram

If you really care about the price, you can buy fish oil as a dog food supplement. I found this gem while looking for fish oil for my dog. It's not molecularly distilled like most human fish oils are, but the mercury and pcb levels are below detectable levels, if the company is to be believed.

linky link

The only source I could find for epa and dha levels.

32oz: $24.50/(.675*267) = $0.14 per gram

64oz: $41.55 /(.675*267*2) = $0.12 per gram.

All calculations do not include shipping. I have amazon prime so I do not pay shipping on these.

note I don't know much about epa vs dha and therefore i was only trying to maximize dha+epa.

First, congratulations! I'm excited for you. Reminds me of my first time and the excitement it brought. Here's a list of things I learned to keep on hand for my Dobbie:
 

• Oatmeal Shampoo - Oatmeal naturally conditions fur and keeps skin hydrated. My Dog had dandruff and I didn't want to get anything that was medicated. This shampoo helped keep the coat clean and shiny.
   
  
  
• Grizzly Salmon Oil Supplement - Most dog food sold in bulk is full of corn, grains and ground up tendons and bones. If you're not adding meats, whole grains, pumpkin, etc to his diet, just kibble by itself doesn't contain enough nutrients. Salmon oil was also recommended by my Vet. to help keep skin, coat healthy. Just a small squirt on top of kibble and he seemed to really love his meal.
   
  
  
• Grain free Turkey Jerky - All treats don't have to be biscuits or rawhide. These are some healthier alternatives and not that expensive either.
   
  
  
• High Quality Nail Clippers - If you plan on trimming his nails yourself. Mine wouldn't let me at first, but with some training, patience and treats, this became easier and saves atleast $10-$15 dollars each time on nail-trims at the groomers.

My pit bull had mange when we adopted him and also gets skin irritation sometimes--the vet recommended a Benadryl, 1mg for each pound your dog weighs. My dog is 70-75lbs so we give him (3)25mg tablets a day if he's having issues. Also, just a few pumps of salmon oil a day has done wonders for him and he has an amazing coat now. The cheapest I've found is on Amazon

sorry for the late response, sounds like you've got a good grasp on indie's diet. Here's what we supplement our boys' diet with, plus pumpkin 2x a day, in case you wanted to check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Glucosamine-formerly-Liquid-Health/dp/B000VKA93C/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464040965&sr=8-3&keywords=k9+liquid+vegetarian+glucosamine

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-All-Natural-Supplement-Pump-Bottle-Dispenser/dp/B0002ABR6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464041095&sr=8-1&keywords=grizzly+salmon+oil

I started giving my dog some Grizzly Salmon Oil about 2-3 months ago. It took several weeks to have a noticeable effect, but now the amount that she sheds has decreased pretty sharply and she seems to be much softer and her coat is much brighter.

55lb female, Nutro Lamb and Brown Rice dry kibble, 1.25 cup twice a day, with some salmon oil poured over it. Plus misc. treats - she gets one Blue Buffalo dental chew a day, and a few misc. Orijen whole prey duck treats as rewards when she behaves. That, and table scraps, she's really got the puppy dog eye look down.

I had initially tried feeding her Blue Buffalo Grain Free Chicken, but we ended up discovering that she has a chicken sensitivity and it was making her sick. I went to visit my parents about when we were realizing Sapphire was having an issue; they feed their little Shih Tzu the Nutro Lamb and Rice, and Sapphire kept ignoring her food and stealing Coco's food instead, and she seemed to stomach it better. I later got into contact with her previous owners (I got her as an owner surrender at a shelter), and found out they had been feeding her lamb and brown rice (albeit a walmart brand) from puppyhood.

The fish oil makes a huge difference, btw. She almost never gets sick to her stomach any more since she started getting that.

This happens to my english bulldog. We've never gotten a straight answer as to why, but somedays it looked like he pulled a muscle. Some days got so bad he couldn't put any weight on his back leg.

After a few vet visits that turned up nothing, we started giving him Salmon Oil in his food. http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-All-Natural-Supplement-Pump-Bottle-Dispenser/dp/B0002ABR6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405375839&sr=8-1&keywords=Salmon+oil

He has only been "sore" once in the year that we've had him on it. Worked for us.

Switch to a better food.. I use taste of wild wetland.. Go to trader joes or a organic food store and pick up a jar of coconut oil.. I say trader joes because that's where I've seen it the cheapest.. Mix a tablespoon in to its food once a day.. Start slow tho.. With like a teaspoon then work your way up to about a tablespoon in a half through a couple weeks.. Some dogs if you mix to much in at first will get a belly ache..

Also brush the dog then rub some coconut oil on the problem area.. I rub a little all over them helps with smell and keeps him soft.. Then brush one more time to work it through.

This helped a lot for my dog.. I recently started adding salmon oil once a day too his food.. His skin is even better and much shiner.. I use

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-All-Natural-Supplement-Pump-Bottle-Dispenser/dp/B0002ABR6E

Hope this helps