Zesty Paws Salmon Oil for Dogs & Cats - Omega 3 for Dogs 8.5oz

A decade+ ago, 2 newborn, sibling kittens, inner city-abandoned, were rescued by our caring police, turned over & nurtured through infancy by our local vet hospital. Sisters Silky & Sahsa adopted us, full of excitement & endless purring, when they were just 10 weeks old. They slept, ate, played, were perfectly potty trained, got spayed / had all their shots, & have filled our family with love & laughs, while gracefully growing into their 65 yr old human equivalency years. Our child (now adult) has progressed through elementary, middle school, HS, & has just graduated (away University) Magna Cum Laude with BA degree (while working continuously through all 4 yrs, straight A's/ Deans list); & has immediately secured well paid employ. Naturally, we believe our cats enhanced & supported these successes (!) 😀We've always fed them highest quality, grain free food (dry), w fresh water every day. We live in Upstate NY (country / suburbs). They're indoor, short haired, dark torties. Over the past few years, especially during Spring thaw into Summer heat & humidity, they've been hacking up loud, frequent, & (mostly) non-productive attempts to upchuck the fur plugs amassed in their complex, multi-stage, digestive innards. ("Complex" compared to humans.) Upon observation, cylindrical "plugs" of densely compacted fur are obvious, once expelled- Not stinky, not gross, not mixed w anything gross, just saliva.I googled around a bit, & quickly learned that these fur plugs are just *exactly* as commonly described by vets- cylindrical shaped, tangled masses of fur, (1-2" long), compressed into this shape by the intestines, not gross at all, just fur coated with a little bit of spit (not vomit). Apparently, the fur is supposed to pass out the other end (in much smaller amounts, little by little) into the litterbox, before it ever reaches such a large, tightly compacted, defined mass of fur- And, IF cats need to throw it up, it's supposed to dislodge & be expelled within 1-3 (-ish) attempts. Ongoing, "unproductive" upchuck attempts, are a warning sign that your cat's digestive system is at extreme peril of complete blockage, is a medical emergency- potentially life threatening & may require immediate surgery- So, unbeknownst to me, my cats' recent years of endless throwing up small-large amounts- sometimes of entire meals, other times just of frothy spit- were life-threatening warning signs! It seemed that they'd go on for a week-10 days, until finally expelling (vomiting) up a fur plug. Seriously, they're unmistakable by size, shape, composition. 🙀. Cause to begin with, is excessive fur & Velcro hook-like tongues- They just swallow way too much of their own fur, when grooming.I should add here, that as much as we love our cats, I alone support my family / pay the bills. I've owned pets in the past, & have learned the hard way, that as much as we love our pets, I'm not a billionaire, not going to sacrifice our family's entire financial security (& my own future retirement), on vet fees... That being said, I'm not heartless, I certainly don't want our furry family members to suffer, unnecessarily.Google to the rescue again- I very quickly id'd *exact* symptoms, & was surprised to learn what an immediate, urgent, lethal condition this was (cat trying, unsuccessfully, to cough up a fur plug, from so deep inside their digestive systems).P-R-E-V-E-N-T-I-O-N is the key to alleviate suffering & avoid unnecessary early death by excruciating intestinal blockage.A few frequent recommendations stood out as totes feasible- i.e., mixing a teaspoon of canned, mashed pumpkin into their food for added fibre, to help them poop out accumulated fur (tip: freeze individual portions in ice-cube trays, thaw as needed- ingenious!); And or, mixing a small amount of healthy oil into their food (ie, up to 1 teaspoon/day leftover meat juices/oils, olive oil, fish oil, etc.). Yay Amazon! Reviews astutely warned against starting w too much all at once- 1 poor reviewer fed her tiny dog a teaspoon per meal to start with, he suffered severe diarrhea & dehydration for 2 weeks... I certainly wanted to avoid torturing my cat's. In fact, our cats can pick out a fraction of a pill in a mound of yummy tuna, so I was very wary wether they'd eat food with this at all. So, I bought this small 8 oz bottle to begin with (even though price wise, larger bottles are a fraction of the cost per. ml.).1st day- Opened/unscrewed bottle, shook contents well, pumped standing oil in dispensing tube, back into bottle, re-shook, & re-pumped freshly shaken oil into their dry food- Just 2-3 drops. They sniffed, they liked, they gobbled! (It has NO strong fishy smell). After a few days- 1/2 pump onto food, mixed well. They loved it! I did a few days of 1/2 pumps, all OK. (Trick is to watch color & consistency of poops- If too much oil is given, stool will be lighter in color, looser, & supposedly buoyant in water). All was OK. I moved up to 1 full pump daily for several days, then 1.5, & now 2 (allowing several days each). We're at 2 pumps/daily (2 cats: 11 lbs & 14 lbs). Directions on bottle indicate this is the proper amount for our little fur monsters, they like it, their fur is soffft, bowel habits ok. For now, it seems their stools are noticeably less dry, I imagine must pass easier/more comfortably. I'm a far cry from their age (65!), but for now, at the very least, I have to imagine pooping easier is a nice comfort, at their age! We'll need to wait a month or 3 before we can discern wether there's any intestinal benefit, though. I don't want to overload their systems, by increasing the dosage- Ill stick with the manufacturer's recommended daily dosage. It's just SO easy to mix it in their food! I keep the bottle in the fridge with a zip lock bag. It stays liquid, & doesn't solidify. They love it, no adverse effects, now we wait to see if it helps. Next time, I'll buy the larger bottle! 😻

I’ve tried a handful of salmon oils for my dogs over the years, and this one is by far the best.My 4-year-old red Doberman has an incredibly soft, shiny coat, and she gets compliments on it all the time. But what really sold me on this product was what happened with our second Doberman.We rescued him three months ago after he came from an abusive home. He had several kennel sores, and we were told they would likely never fully heal. After just three months on this salmon oil, they’re almost completely gone. I only wish I had taken before photos because the difference has been amazing.If you’re looking for a high-quality salmon oil that truly delivers results, I can’t recommend this one enough. It has made a noticeable difference for both of our dogs, and I’ll definitely keep buying it.

This omega-3 fish oil pump supplement has been such a good find for my older dog. I do one pump a day with his food, and he eats it right up, no fuss. His coat looks so much better, less irritation, and he’s stopped biting at spots he used to bother with. Even the hot spots have cleared up. It’s been really gentle for him, and I feel good knowing it’s helping with his heart health as he ages. Honestly, it’s made a visible difference with allergy irritation as well. Highly recommend for anyone caring for a senior pup or any age pup for that matter, does wonders for the coat.

My dog’s coat is noticeably shiny and skin allergies reduced significantly! Bare skin patches healed fairly quickly. Started giving it to all my dogs.Would have given 4 stars but they did not include the pump. Made the bottle messy and very sticky to touch.

My dog loves this stuff. We put it on her food and if we don't, she won't eat. She's not scratching like she was.

My dogs are obsessed with this. I give them each 2 pumps in their day/night time feedings. Their coats have gotten so incredibly soft and shiny. Only downside is your dog will start to smell like salmon lol

We started giving this to our Rottweilers, and I was honestly surprised by how quickly we noticed a difference. Their coats feel so much softer and smoother, and they have a really healthy shine now. Even when petting them, you can immediately tell the difference—it makes their fur feel incredibly soft.They had no problem taking it, which is always a huge plus since one of our dogs can be picky. The pump bottle is easy to use, and adding it to their food takes just a few seconds. We love that it contains omega-3s to help support skin and coat health, and based on our experience, it really seems to deliver.If you’re looking for something to help improve your dog’s coat and skin, this has been well worth it for us. We’ll definitely keep buying it for our pups.

You should know if this bottle tips over on its side for even a second, it will leak fish oil and then the smell will not come out, especially if it spills on anything porous. This is the leakiest bottle I've ever had and it's only this company that it seems to keep happening with. I thought the seal would've been made better this time after two years of not purchasing, guess not. Other than the fact that I've only been able to use it for about two weeks due to the fact that most of the fish oil leaked out, I did notice a difference with my dogs skin and fur as usual and fairly quickly, more fur and less irritation. They also had no reaction but they're pretty hardy due to them getting a varied diet throughout their young lives. I noticed changes in their skin and fur within two to three days, so that was positive. I just think the seals need to be fixed somehow since no matter which top I used it still was able to leak even when it was completely tightened.

This has been a staple in our cat's meal routine for the last several weeks. It provides a concentrated source of Omega-3 fatty acids that has noticeably improved the texture of her coat while helping to manage dandruff.What I likeHigh Quality: I appreciate that this is made from wild-caught Alaskan salmon, ensuring a clean and potent source of EPA and DHA without unnecessary fillers.Effective: Within about three weeks of daily use, my cat's fur felt significantly softer, and the dandruff from her dry skin has almost entirely disappeared.Convenient: The pump mechanism makes it very easy to measure out the exact dosage without making a mess or getting fish oil on my hands.What I don't likeInitial Odor: While my cat loved the scent, it is quite a strong fishy smell that lingers for a few minutes after the meal is finished.Pump Drip: Occasionally, a small amount of oil can dry at the tip of the nozzle and drip down the side of the bottle, so I recommend keeping it on a small tray or paper towel.

Didnt sit well with my cats, used the dosage they mentioned on the bottle. They kept vomiting everytime they eat from it.

perfect for our dog and kept the hair shining

Came nicely packaged, no spilling. Keep it in the fridge or it will oxidize.

My super picky Pomeranian loves this oil and when he’s happy I’m happy. I’ve noticed a slight improvement in his coat too.