Horses & Dogs

High quality linseed oil rich in Omega 3 (ALA) is a healthy food supplement for you (See our human grade oil here) and your Horses and Dogs (Click Here). Unfortunately, cats will not like it, so we are told!

Horses and dogs, like humans, need oil. But why and what sort of oil should we use?

Cell membranes of living creatures are made from oils and fats and these are known as essential fatty acids. The two major types are Omega 6 and Omega 3. For good health these fats need to be in balance. The horse’s natural diet provides almost equal levels of Omega 6 and Omega 3                  

The Omega 6 is the raw material that horses (as well as humans) metabolise into the pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. In a correctly balanced diet Omega 3 is used to make the anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.

Many types of horse feed and supplements (especially those for adding condition or weight) use vegetable oils that have high levels of Omega 6 (which is in almost every vegetable oil, including sunflower, rape and corn oils). The inflammatory effect caused by the imbalance of fatty acids can affect all parts and processes of the body. It tends to make the body’s own reaction worse. So wear and tear can result in painful arthritis and swollen joints.