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I've read that the upper safe limit for fish oil is 25-55 mg of EPA and DHA per pound. I've read that you can give 30 mg of EPA and DHA per pound of body weight for medical conditions, is this true? can I give half this amount for maintenance? Thanks!

I've read that the upper safe limit for fish oil is 25-55 mg of EPA and DHA per pound. I've read that you can give 30 mg of EPA and DHA per pound of body weight for medical conditions, is this true? can I give half this amount for maintenance? Thanks!

Updated On April 5th, 2017

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Yes this is correct, but keep in mind that too much fish oil can have negative benefits on your pet including interference in wound healing. For a dog, I recommend giving 1,000 mg fish oil containing 300 mg of EPA/DHA combined for every 30 pounds of body weight.

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