Omega-3 Dosage Calculator for Dogs

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Body weight of your dog. Use the weight from your dog's most recent vet visit for accuracy.
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Choose the condition that best matches your dog's needs. Consult your vet for a diagnosis.
Select the format you plan to use. Check your product label for the exact EPA+DHA content per capsule or teaspoon, as brands vary.
Puppies and seniors may need slightly different dosing. The formula remains the same but your vet may advise a cautious starting dose for puppies.
Daily EPA+DHA doseWithin safe range
709mg

Total combined EPA and DHA per day, using the metabolic body weight formula.

Supplements per day0.7
Dose per MBW75mg/kg⁰⋅⁷⁵
Metabolic body weight9.46kg⁰⋅⁷⁵
Suggested starting dose177mg
NRC safe upper limit (your dog)3,499mg
709 mg
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Your dog needs about 709 mg of EPA+DHA per day (roughly 0.7 units of the selected supplement).

  • General daily support for healthy adult dogs, the lower end of the commonly cited 75-100 mg/kg^0.75 wellness range.
  • This dose is 20% of the NRC safe upper limit for a dog of this weight (3499 mg/day).
  • Always check your supplement label for the actual EPA+DHA content per capsule or teaspoon, as values vary widely between brands.

Next stepDiscuss this dose with your veterinarian before starting or changing supplementation, especially if your dog is on medication or has a diagnosed health condition.

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