Feb 3, 2025

The Role of Omega-3s in Your Dog’s Diet

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for a dog’s skin, coat, joint, and brain health. This article explains why Omega-3s matter, how they benefit dogs of all ages, and why Wildridge Family Farms includes marine microalgal oil in every pâté recipe.

The Role of Omega-3s in Your Dog’s Diet

Nutrition isn’t just about protein and calories. Healthy fats play an equally important role in keeping your dog in top condition, and among these, omega-3 fatty acids are some of the most valuable. At Wildridge Family Farms, we make sure every can of pâté includes marine microalgal oil, a clean and sustainable source of these essential nutrients.

What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

Omega-3s are a type of polyunsaturated fat that dogs cannot produce on their own. They must get them from their diet. Common sources include fish oil, krill oil, and marine microalgal oil, the plant-based marine ingredient we use in our recipes.

Key Benefits of Omega-3s for Dogs

  1. Healthier Skin and Shinier Coat
    Omega-3s help reduce dryness and flakiness while boosting natural coat luster.
  2. Joint Support
    These healthy fats can reduce inflammation, helping senior dogs or active breeds stay mobile and comfortable.
  3. Brain and Eye Development
    In puppies, omega-3s support healthy brain and vision development. In adults, they help maintain cognitive function.
  4. Immune System Boost
    Omega-3s help regulate immune response, reducing the likelihood of inflammatory-related issues.

Why We Use Marine Microalgal Oil

While fish oil is a common source of omega-3s, we choose marine microalgal oil because it is a direct, plant-based marine source of DHA, the most important omega-3 for dogs. It offers the same benefits without relying on fish harvesting, making it both sustainable and consistent in quality.

How Omega-3s Work With a Meat-Rich Diet

Pairing omega-3s with a high-meat diet maximizes absorption and effectiveness. The healthy fats in our pâtés work alongside the amino acids in the 95% meat & organ meat in broth recipes to support everything from joint health to brain function.

The Bottom Line

Adding omega-3s to your dog’s diet is one of the simplest ways to support long-term health, from their skin and coat to their joints and brain. At Wildridge Family Farms, we make it easy by including marine microalgal oil in every can of our pork, beef, chicken, and turkey pâtés.

Give your dog the benefits of omega-3s today.
Shop our full range of nutrient-rich pâtés at Wildridge.pet and see the difference for yourself.

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Vital Nutrients
BPA Free
Quality Proteins
Grain Free
Single Source Proteins
Family Owned
95% Pâtés
Vital Nutrients
BPA Free
Quality Proteins
Grain Free
Single Source Proteins
Family Owned
95% Pâtés
Vital Nutrients
BPA Free
Quality Proteins
Grain Free
Single Source Proteins
Family Owned
95% Pâtés