How to support your dogs winter wellbeing
If you’ve spent the winter walking your dog along a biting St Anne’s beach, trudging through Cuerden Valley mud or doing your usual loop around Astley Park, you’ll know how the colder months can take it out of them. Cold winds, lack of sun, damp air and endless puddles can leave dogs with drier skin, a duller coat and a bit more stiffness than usual.
That’s exactly where Lancashire Dog Treats can help. A few simple nutrition tweaks can make a real difference to your dog’s comfort through the last stretch of winter.
Rather than trying to ‘boost’ the immune system, it’s more accurate to think about supporting it properly. And one of the biggest pieces of that puzzle is getting the balance right between omega 6 and omega 3. A healthy dog has a healthy gut and getting the balance right helps your dog manage inflammation and cope better with winter stress.
Why Omega balance matters for your dog
Dogs need both omega 6 and omega 3 fats. Most dogs get enough already but the problem arises when there’s too much omega 6 and not enough omega 3.
Research shows that omega 3 fats help the body manage inflammation and can support your dog’s skin and coat health, joint comfort, overall mobility and conditions linked to inflammation. They don’t ‘boost’ immunity, they help the body respond in a healthier way.
If omega 3 intake is low and omega 6 intake is high, that imbalance can make winter niggles more noticeable. Adding marinebased omega 3 helps bring the ratio back into line and supports normal physiological function.
You’ll find omega 6 in:
You’ll find omega 3 in:
Fish treats and fish oils explained
Whole fish treats like sprats or salmon skins are one of our most popular choices because they’re simple, stable and naturally rich in omega 3. And most dogs absolutely love them.
If you’re looking for a fish oil, then quality matters as some fish oils may be low in EPA and DHA, poorly stored, oxidised or lacking proper contaminant testing.
With this in mind, it’s important to look out for the following when choosing a fish oil:
• Clearly stated EPA and DHA levels (EPA stands for eicosapentaenoic acid and DHA stands for docosahexaenoic acid)
• Evidence of quality testing
• Proper storage guidance
Want to see the difference or not sure if your dogis getting enough omega 3 and 6?
Just call in and see Kelly. Lancashire Dog Treats will help you choose the right winter support for your dog and show you how small, consistent changes, like adding oily fish a few times a week, can make a difference to their skin, coat and joints.