Ultra Oil for cats

[TammiL]

Hi,
I was at a somewhat local store and they offered a sample of Ultra Oil. I am attaching the description of it. Would this be a good oil to TRY to give my cats Chewey or Tigger since they are both itchy and have had some dandruff within the past year?

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Quickie analysis: It is almost half pro-inflammatory Omega-6 (linoleic acid), with the Omega-3s mostly plant-based (alpha-linolenic acid). ALA is good for skin, but it doesn't have the anti-inflammatory properties that fish oil does. Cats do not need Omege-9, it's just added calories. Though it claims fish oil as an ingredient, EPA (the anti-inflammatory Omega-3) and DHA aren't even mentioned in the analysis, so are likely at an insignificant level.

 

[Dr. Christina]

Tammi, are your cats eating a fresh meat diet?
That often helps skin issues, along with exercise, massage and flower essences.

Dr. Christina

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Tammi, since I believe Chewey is already on a fresh food diet, I agree that an oil would be great to add.

Here's the one I use in my practice:

Ultra EFA

What is Ultra EFA Essential Fatty Acid Supplement for Dogs and Cats by Rx Vitamins? Ultra EFA is a concentrated fatty acid supplement for dogs and cats featuring high-grade marine lipid concentrate and liquid lecithin.Marine lipids are rich in the Omega 3…

www.vetrxdirect.com

 

[TammiL]

Thanks everyone for the great answers and questions! Yes, they both eat raw frozen since last September/October. They are both also licking and ingesting a bunch of hair and we have throw up hairball issues I was also hoping to alleviate or lessen. The dry skin seems to go up and down. Here's a picture of it using a flea comb tonight. Chewey is white and long hair. Tigger is short and dark hair.