What is an Omega-3 Index? And, Should You Measure it in Your Dog?
First, a bit of background. The term “omega” refers to a way in which dietary fatty acids are classified. Two important classes are the omega-6 fatty acids and the omega-3 fatty acids. Both types are important in a dog’s diet, but dog foods (like human foods) tend to contain an over-abundance of omega-6 fatty acids.
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