Flax Oil For Animals Barlean"s Flax Oil For Animals is a rich source of Omega-3 (alpha linoleic acid) and has been discovered to be "essential" to health of animals and humans. Omega-3 fatty acids are purposely avoided in the production of commercial pet and animal foods as they may go rancid, limiting the shelf life of these products. The result is a deficiency of these vital nutrients in these foods and ultimately in your pet. Barlean"s has taken the extra steps necessary to preserve the integrity of flaxseed oil, providing your pets with the valuable Omega-3 fatty acids they require for optimal health. Benefits found with flax and the essential fatty acids in the health of animals: Important for growth and development Improved immunity against infection Increased quantity and quality of milk in lactating animals Development of beautiful and lustrous sheen in animal coats Improvement of dandruff and dry, patchy skin Improvement of inflammatory conditions Increased bone strength Lack of essential fatty acids in the diet may cause: Impaired visual development Impaired learning ability Increased susceptibility to environmental toxins Recommendations for daily dose mixed with food Small Animals: 5-10 lbs 1/2 tsp. 10-20 lbs 3/4 tsp. 25 lbs and up 1 tsp. for every 25 lbs of body weight Larger Animals - 100 lbs and up: 1 tbsp per 100 lbs of body we