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The Omega-3 Index for Pets measures the levels of EPA and DHA, the two key long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, in your pet’s blood. Just like in humans, Omega-3s play important roles in maintaining heart, immune, joint, and skin health for dogs. This test gives you a clear picture of how much of these critical nutrients your pet is actually absorbing, so you can support their health with confidence.
Target Range Tailored for Pets – Pets like dogs typically show an Omega-3 Index around 3%. Pets benefit the most from an index around 8%.
*Currently this test is only available for dogs. For this test, a veterinarian needs to collect this sample.
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Find out if your pet’s diet is delivering a healthy amount of omega-3s.
When your pet takes an Omega-3 Index test it will provide a percentage that indicates the combination of EPA and DHA in their blood. For pets like dogs the ideal level is around 3%.
Getting your pet to an optimal Omega-3 Index will help ensure they are getting enough of the right omega-3s to protect their health.
Omega-3s EPA and DHA have been linked to several health benefits in pets:
Why Your Vet Should Test Your Pet
Measuring important fats like omega-3s can help dogs maintain a diet the delivers a healthy amount of these nutrients, which they are often lacking. Routine testing and changing the amount of EPA and DHA in your pet’s diet should be used to determine the appropriate dose of EPA and DHA needed to maintain an optimal Omega-3 Index.
It will take 3-4 months for your pet’s Omega-3 Index to reach a new level and we recommend re-testing at that time. Once your pet has achieved the desirable level, it is advised that you re-check their values every six to 12 months.
It important that you take this test to your vet and have them administer the blood draw. They have the expertise, staff and tools to carry out this test on your pet. Carrying out the blood draw in your home is not recommended.
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Increasing omega-3 blood levels reduced dog stiffness and joint pain
Increasing blood levels of omega-3 EPA and DHA and omega-6 arachidonic acid helped reduce urine stones in cats
Review: Omega-3s can support heart, skin and fur, kidney, and joint health in dogs and cats
Aggressive dogs had lower omega-3 blood levels than normal dogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Omega-3 Index for Pets measure?
The Omega-3 Index for Pets measures the amount of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in your pet’s blood, just like the Omega-3 Index for humans. Omega-3 Index levels in dogs and cats are lower than for humans in general. This test is only provides omega-3 status for dogs and cats at this time.