Should my Labrador with hip dysplasia take fish oil or other supplements?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 years old
I am looking for a product for my labrador to take because of the indication of hip dysplasia. What do you think of this? Concentrated fish oil 751.8 g (min 33% EPA and 22% DHA, TG * Eq at 210.9 g EPA and 142.4 g DHA per kg; Gelatin and Glycerin; Additives (per kg ): Vitamins and pro-vitamins: Vitamin E (D-alpha-Tocopherol acetate) 16.6 gr. Analytical Composition Protein 15% Fat content: 76.8% Gross Fiber: <1% Inorganic matter (crude ash): <0,3% Moisture Content: <0.8% Essential acid content: 41
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Published on September 28th, 2017
That product is fine but it is not addressing all the issues with the joints. This is just fish oil (which is fine) but he will need something that contains glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM to be of any real benefit. I think this would be more beneficial although you could do both. http://www.zooplus.com/shop/dogs/supplements_specialty_food/bones_joints/bayer/635754 Hope this helps.
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Published on June 8th, 2017
The best way to assess if your dog has abnormal hips or not is to have your veterinarian you a good orthopedic exam, which sometimes require sedation, as well as there are certain x-rays that can be taken to assess his hips. This includes what's called an OFA you as well as a Penn hip study. The latter can only be done by certain veterinarians but the OFA can be done by Moe small animal veterinarians. Given his breed keeping him on a joint supplement is a good idea. One brand called Dasuquin by the Nutramax lab has been shown to be effective. currently you could consider omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
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