Is corn oil okay for my dog's homemade diet, given omega-6 concerns?

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I am trying a homemade diet from BalanceIT.com in an effort to find something that agrees with Jack’s tummy issues (under supervision of his vet). The company recommends adding corn oil as a fat for the lenoleic acid content. But I’ve read where corn oil contains too much omega 6 that can lead to inflammation. Is corn oil really the best oil, opposed to something like olive oil? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 15 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I would not be too concerned about corn oil being pro-inflammatory. There have really only been scant investigations into this & they all involve mouse models & not studies done in dogs or cats. While olive oil & corn oil are very similar in calories, when it comes to the essential fatty acids, corn oil is superior to olive oil ( which practically has none ). Often BalanceIT will supply substitutions to its dietary recommendations, but I would not be concerned about using corn oil based on their requirements for Jack's diet. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Is corn oil okay for my dog's homemade diet, given omega-6 concerns?

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