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Can I give my dog human calamari oil with lemon flavoring safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 3 months old | 80 lbs

Is the lemon flavoring in calamari oil safe for dogs. I have calamari oil capsules for humans that I would like to give to my dog. Are these safe for my 80lb dog?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 12th, 2019

These will not hurt your dog but they probably won't help. Dogs need a specific ratio of Omegas in their supplements which is not the same as humans. You really should give him a product made for dogs. ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/omega-fatty-acids/ )

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