Suggested Uses for VetOmega® for the Exotic Animal Patient Include Support of the Following Body Systems
- Heart and vascular health- supplemental omega-3s have been shown to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and decrease arrhythmia in several animal models.
- Bone health- supplemental omega-3s have been shown to improve bone mineral density, especially when combined with exercise.
- Joint health- supplemental omega-3s have been studied to help slow joint degradation and/or be used as adjunctive therapy for arthritis.
- Cancer- supplemental omega-3s have been shown to either reduce incidences of, or slow the progression of select cancers in chickens, rats, and more.
- Kidney health- supplemental omega-3s have been a cornerstone therapy in managing kidney diseases in multiple species.
- Obesity- supplemental omega-3s have been shown to reduce harmful fat deposition in overweight animals.
**See our Scientific Research page for supporting studies.
VetOmega® may be used with nutraceutical products to formulate specific mixes to support cardiac, liver, skin, kidney, bone, joint, and immune function. Our team has extensive experience using VetOmega® with pharmaceutical-grade glucosamine, Coenzyme Q10, silymarin, and other nutraceutical products. More information about nutraceutical mixtures can be obtained by contacting us directly.
VetOmega® is appropriate for the following taxa and species:
Birds: We recommend VetOmega® for any species of parrot, chicken, dove, pigeon, and pet ducks. VetOmega is also appropriate for omnivorous passerines such as finches and other songbirds.
Reptiles: VetOmega® may be used for omnivorous species such as bearded dragons, tortoises, box turtles, and iguanas.
Small Mammals: We recommendVetOmega®for small mammal patients including ferrets, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats.
Zoological Use
VetOmega® is currently being utilized in zoological institutions for collection animals, as a way to add additional dietary support for acute or chronic disease processes. Zoological species that may benefit from VetOmega® supplementation include any herbivorous or omnivorous avian, reptile, or small mammal species. VetOmega® may also be supplemented to insect diets that are being gut-loaded and offered as food to carnivorous animals.