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KishaH · 02-20-2011, 08:38 PM

My yorkie is 9 weeks old and i was wondering is that to young to give her fish oil capsules

deonk1 · 02-21-2011, 06:05 AM

I don't know whether it is or not, when Harley was 6 weeks old I brought lobsters to the breeders and let him lick all the juice from my hands (a visit not a pick up). he's since been slowly weened on fish and loves it, fish is now part of his daily diet. My only caution is with anything dealing with fish it can sometimes be rich and too much for their tummies at once. But I don't know much about fish oil capsels.

I hope someone who's familiar with them can help.

lil fu fu girl · 02-21-2011, 11:26 AM

Are the capsules designated for a pup her size, or are they human supplements?
I would suggest using a fish oil designed specifically for them. Grizzly Salmon Oil makes one specifically for pups, that comes in a pump container. At this stage they are burning kcalories fast, so adding it to their food is a good idea not only for the increased health benefits to their organ systems, but also for the ability to use the omega 3 as a fast burning energy source.

Breezeaway · 02-21-2011, 12:17 PM

Just be careful with fish oil with pregnant girls, it is known to cause cleft palates in puppies.

Yorkiedaze · 02-21-2011, 02:21 PM

If your going to feed fish oil it could cause diarrhea in one so young. Are you looking for something for dry skin and coat? Keep in mind that chicken and fish are major allergy foods too and can cause severe itching, ear infections, diarrhea and such.

02-20-2011, 08:38 PM	#1
KishaH YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jacksonville,Al Posts: 3	Fish Oil My yorkie is 9 weeks old and i was wondering is that to young to give her fish oil capsules

02-21-2011, 06:05 AM	#2
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	I don't know whether it is or not, when Harley was 6 weeks old I brought lobsters to the breeders and let him lick all the juice from my hands (a visit not a pick up). he's since been slowly weened on fish and loves it, fish is now part of his daily diet. My only caution is with anything dealing with fish it can sometimes be rich and too much for their tummies at once. But I don't know much about fish oil capsels. I hope someone who's familiar with them can help. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!

02-21-2011, 02:21 PM	#5
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	If your going to feed fish oil it could cause diarrhea in one so young. Are you looking for something for dry skin and coat? Keep in mind that chicken and fish are major allergy foods too and can cause severe itching, ear infections, diarrhea and such. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

02-21-2011, 11:26 AM	#3
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	Are the capsules designated for a pup her size, or are they human supplements? I would suggest using a fish oil designed specifically for them. Grizzly Salmon Oil makes one specifically for pups, that comes in a pump container. At this stage they are burning kcalories fast, so adding it to their food is a good idea not only for the increased health benefits to their organ systems, but also for the ability to use the omega 3 as a fast burning energy source.

02-21-2011, 12:17 PM	#4
Breezeaway No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wildcat Country(KY) Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 26	Just be careful with fish oil with pregnant girls, it is known to cause cleft palates in puppies.