Fish oil for dogs is a great alternative when whole fish isn’t an option.
As a raw feeder, I know how important it is to add fish to raw dog food.
Benefits Of Fish Oil For Dogs
Fish oil is a natural anti-inflammatory. As such, it battles the following conditions:
- Flaky Skin & Coat
- Joint Problems & Osteoarthritis
- Neurological & Cognition Problems
- Cardiovascular Health Problems
- Inflammatory or Autoimmune Disease
- Renal Disease & Gastrointestinal Health
Additionally, it also helps to balance out the omega-6 fatty acid content of poultry and ruminants like beef and lamb.
I personally switch between fish oil and whole fish such as sardines, herring, anchovies, and mackerel.
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Fish Oil For Dogs: Bonnie & Clyde’s Wild Omega-3 Fish Oil
However, when Bonnie & Clydeβs founder Jon reached out to see if my pups Missy & Buzz would be interested in trying his Wild Omega-3 Fish Oil, I definitely said βyesβ. That’s because I had heard great things about this particular fish oil.
I have to admit that it’s also a lot more convenient to pump or pour oil out of a bottle than preparing whole, raw fish. So there’s that!
Interestingly enough, I had been contacted by a different company who makes joint & deshedding supplements several weeks before. However, I couldnβt agree to work with them after I took a closer look at their ingredient list.
They included questionable ingredients such as soy &Β silicone dioxide. Both definitely made it a no-brainer for me to politely decline.Β
Bonnie & Clydeβs Wild Omega-3 Fish Oil convinced me in two ways.
First of all, there are only 2 human-quality ingredients used to make the oil which haven’t been treated with growth hormones, antibiotics, or chemicals. That’s as opposed to pet-grade ingredients.
Second of all, Kimberly Gauthier of KeepTheTailWagging.com highly recommends this brand. I know that Kimberly is a raw feeder who supplements her 4 dogsβ meals with only the healthiest & best products currently available. So for me, this was additional validation of Bonnie & Clydeβs high quality fish oil!
Who are Bonnie & Clyde?
A few years ago, founder Jon & his fiancΓ©e found 2 white, emaciated, sick cats in a barn and gave them their new forever home. Siblings Bonnie & Clyde are now the namesake of Jonβs company Bonnie & Clyde Premium Pet Goods!
Side note: You may have noticed a dog and a cat in Bonnie & Clydeβs logo, as opposed to two cats. The simple reasoning behind this is that Bonnie & Clydeβs products are for both dogs AND cats!
Hooray for all you multi-pet-species households.
Premium Fish Oil For Dogs Rich in EPA/DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Bonnie & Clyde Premium Pet Goods offer THE premium fish oil currently available on the market!
It’s human grade, wild caught, and sustainably fished. Additionally, it has an extremely high EPA/DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acid content & non-GMO Vitamin E. 2 ml of the fish oilΒ contain 276 mg EPA, 184 mg DHA, and 40 IU Natural Vitamin E.
What Exactly Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids are highly unsaturated fats β the good kind of fats.Β There are essentially 2 different kinds of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Less powerful ones, and more powerful ones.Β
The less powerful ones are ALA (AlphaLinolenic Acid). They’re found in plants and nuts such as flaxseed and walnut and are often included in inferior pet supplements.
The more powerful ones are EPA & DHA (EicosaPentaenoic Acid and DocosaHexaenoic Acid) and occur in cold water fish. They’re the ones that Jon chose to include in his pet supplement.
Fish Oil from Wild Caught Sardines, Anchovies, & Mackarel (not farmed)
Bonnie & Clydeβs fish oilΒ is extracted from sardines, anchovies, and mackerels, which are sourced in the South Pacific (Chile, Peru)/ Sometimes they’re also sourced off the coast of North Africa (Morocco), depending on seasonal availability.
It’s more concentrated than salmon, pollock, krill, and cod liver oil.
The fish oil is manufactured in a 100% carbon neutral, ISO-9001, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)-certified facility in Iceland. This means that the facility meets international quality management standards.
Natural Vitamin E from Non-GMO Argentinian Sunflowers
This natural, d-alpha tocopherol vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and the most biologically active form of vitamin E you can get!
It helps keep the oil fresh, and is derived from non-GMO Argentinian sunflowers.
Good to know: GMO is short for Genetically Modified Organisms.
It also helps protect dogs (& cats) from free radicals and oxidative stress. Dogs need more Vitamin E when consuming more dietary fats like Omega-3s. That’s why itβs pretty clever to combine the Omega-3s with the Vitamin E, rather than having to supplement the Vitamin E separately.
The Vitamin E is manufactured in Argentina, in a GMP and FDA-registered facility.
Side Note: Soy is one of the main sources of Vitamin E. Bonnie & Clyde Premium Pet Goods chose not to source their Vitamin E from soy because many dogs are allergic to it.
Studies have found that dogs will typically start experiencing benefits within 3-8 weeks of daily fish oil intake.
Bonnie & Clydeβs Fish Oil Shelf Life & $0.29 Per-Day Cost!
Bonnie & Clydeβs Wild Fish Oil will last 4 months once opened and needs to be refrigerated.
The 16 oz bottle we received is labeled βFor Big Dogs & Multiple Dog Householdsβ.
While the fish oil can be given to both dogs & cats, this particular size bottle should only be purchased for large dogs.
That’s because its shelf life does not exceed 4 months. Note that small dogs & cats need considerably less oil per day than large dogs.
According to Bonnie & Clydeβs Premium Pet Goods, the bottle will last 99 days for a 50 lb dog. That translates into a $0.29 per day cost!
2 Ways to Feed Bonnie & Clydeβs Fish Oil: Convenient Pump & Pouring Cap
Every bottle of wild fish oil comes with a convenient, easy-to-serve 2 ml-pump and a pouring cap.
I found the pump easiest to measure out the pupsβ respective oil needs which are 1 pump per 20 lb.
That means that Missy (50 lb) gets 2.5 pumps per day, & Buzz (70 lb) gets 3.5 pumps per day. However, I can see it being easier using the pouring cap for smaller petsβ oil needs than trying to capture 1/4 or 3/4 of a pump, ha!
Use With Raw Dog Food Or With Kibble
You can add Bonnie & Clyde’s fish oil to any type of dog food. It doesn’t have to be raw dog food you add it to, that’s just my personal preference.
It also works great with kibble, wet dog food or cooked dog food.
Remember to Introduce Bonnie & Clydeβs Fish Oil Slowly Due to its Concentrated Form
Our bottle arrived with a thank you & instructions card, reminding us to start using the fish oil slowly.
Since itβs concentrated, adding too much during the first few days can cause diarrhea & loose stool.
Since Missyβs daily allowance is 2.5 pumps, I started adding half a pump once a day to her food. Buzzβs allowance calls for 3.5 pumps, so I started with 1 daily pump for him.
Missy did just fine with the half pump for a few days, but Buzz had loose stool after I added the first full pump to his meal. That wasn’t really surprising since he has a sensitive tummy.
I waited 24 hours before adding more fish oil to his food, and lowered the dosage to half a pump, which I continued giving for the first week.
Beginning in week 2, I slowly increased both pupsβ dosages, and have now arrived at their recommended respective amounts. I’m glad to report that there has not been any more loose stool!
Bonnie & Clydeβs Fish Oil is Odorless to Humans, Yet Tasty to Dogs!
The manufacturing process removes the fish oil scent from the bottle. That means that my human nose doesn’t smell anything fishy at all, but Missyβs & Buzzβs fine taste buds seem to be very attracted to its contents!
Apparently this fish oil does have the power to entice picky eaters who are fed a dry food diet to dig in again!
I read several reviews of the fish oil on Amazon which stated just that! Since feeding the pups a raw diet, I no longer have any issues getting our picky eater Buzz to eat, but he still does appreciate the fish oil add-on!
16 oz Currently on Sale for $28.95 With Free Standard Shipping in the Continental United States
The large 16 oz bottle of Bonnie & Clydeβs premium wild fish oil retails for $41.95 and is currently on sale for $28.95 (standard shipping within the Continental US is always free). As of now, this is the only size available. However, a smaller size bottle of the fish oil will be made available in 2016.
Update 2019: The smaller size bottle is now available in 8 oz andΒ retails for $19.95.
Update 2020: My current pup Wally has a bunch of food sensitivities, and can’t have sardines and anchovies.
That’s why he can’t have any of Bonnie & Clyde’s fish oil, or I would switch back and forth between the oil and whole fish. So for him, I feed whole herring, lake trout, and mackerel.
Bonnie & Clyde’s Fish Oil For Dogs: Are There Any Risks?
Vitamin E can have an effect on blood clotting.
If your dog (or cat) takes blood-thinning medication or has a bleeding disorder, you should consult with your veterinarian before adding the fish oil to your petβs diet.
100% Lifetime Money Back Guarantee
Thatβs how confident Bonnie & Clyde Premium Pet Goods are in their wild fish oil.
They will refund your money no questions asked if you are unsatisfied with the quality of the oil at any point after the purchase.Β
Fish Oil For Dogs: Final Thoughts on Bonnie & Clydeβs Wild Omega-3 Fish Oil
Fish oil for dogs works great to prevent and help with arthritis, joint problems, hip dysplasia, or any other inflammatory diseases.
Bonnie & Clyde’s Wild omega-3 fish oil is extracted from wild-caught sardines, anchovies, and mackerels.
It’s easy to portion out and doesn’t smell fishy. I also like that it lasts 4 months once it’s been opened. That’s a decent amount of time.
The only inconvenience is that it needs to be refrigerated once opened. Since I’m used to keeping my raw dog food in the fridge and freezer, I personally don’t mind!
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