Benefits of Omega 3 and 6 in the health of pets

There are countless benefits of consuming omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, known as “essential fatty acids,” for the health of our pets. This is because they are essential for both humans and dogs, because our organisms cannot produce them naturally, and therefore, we must get them from our diet.

Omega 3 and Omega 6 act as antioxidants for the dog’s body and have a mild anticoagulant effect, as they can help prevent cardiovascular disease and are also beneficial for the nervous system, especially in puppies and adult dogs.

According to Diego Ruggles, veterinarian at Poema, “It is no mystery that the nutrition of our pets plays an essential role throughout their lives, for them to grow and develop properly. This is how a diet rich in nutrients, minerals and proteins avoids severe health problems for our pets throughout their lives. And if Add to those hydrolyzed foods rich in omega 3 and 6, we will serve the food with the best quality ingredients with functional benefits such as taste, digestibility and reduced allergic reactions.”

Some benefits of Omega 3 and Omega 6:

• Prevent inflammatory diseases
• They prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems
• They strengthen nerve cells
• It helps maintain normal cholesterol levels
• Reduce itching in cases of allergies
• They provide antioxidants to the body
• It helps the nervous system especially for dogs and animals over the age of 7 years
• They improve the protective barrier and the appearance and health of animal fur and skin.
• Reduced skin and ear infections.

It is important to achieve the perfect balance between omega-3 and omega-6 in a dog’s diet. A deficiency of these fatty acids leads to health problems such as diabetes, cancer, and heart problems. Dogs cannot produce omega-3, which is why they need to be incorporated into a certain diet.

“A study issued by the University of Minnesota in the US found the positive effect of omega-3 and omega-6 in dogs, and came to the conclusion that the ideal ratio of omega-6/omega-3 is between 1/2 and 4/1,” Rugeles said.

Thus, in general, we can be sure that the consumption of these essential fatty acids contributes to the puppies’ brain development, strengthens their immune system, reduces inflammation, increases the ability to fight cancer and benefits heart health.