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Evening Primrose oil is an oil that a dog can benefit greatly from. You can also add a weekly treat of oily fish such as sardines or mackerel (best in spring water), or even scraps of plain fatty meat (such as skin from a chicken) either raw or cooked, depending on what your dog prefers, as this will have the same effect.

Evening Primrose oil contains vitamins and fatty acids that promote healthy supple skin and soft, glossy fur much like Salmon oil.

Evening Primrose oil can be found in most health shops and can be added to the dog's meals a couple of times a week. Only a small amount is needed each time.

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Can dogs eat oil?

You need to define the oil. Motor oil - then no. Motor oil can seriously harm the dog's health. Salmon oil or Evening Primrose is another story. A small amount of these oils once a month will help keep the skin supple and help make the hair shiny.


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How much cod liver oil can you give a cat?

Salmon oil and Evening Primrose oil are two that a cat can benefit greatly from. Evening Primrose oil contains vitamins and fatty acids that promote healthy supple skin and soft, glossy fur. Salmon oil also helps lubricate joins also which an elderly cat may benefit greatly from. Both these oils can be found in most health shops and only a few drops are added to the cat's meals several times a week.


What kinds of vitamins would help a cat with dry flaky skin?

essential fatty acids such as found in evening primrose oil can help with coat and skin condtion. you could try a 250mg capsule once daily on the cats food. regular grooming can also help stimulate the skin and coat lessening dry skin. if the dry skin is excessive please get your cat checked by a vet as some parasites can causes excessive dandruff. other reasons for the cat having dry flaky skin may be it is not grooming itself regularly (eg because of underlying obesity or problems in the mouth like dental disease). your vet may also be able to recommend a specific veterinary fatty acid supplement if no health problems are detected. (please NEVER give cats cod liver oil as it is too high in vitamin A for them and can cause problems. evening primrose oil at lower doses should cause no problems)


What oil is good for cats?

Salmon oil and Evening Primrose oil are two oils that a cat can benefit greatly from. You can also add a weekly treat of oily fish such as sardines or mackerel (best in spring water), or even scraps of plain fatty meat (such as skin from a chicken) either raw or cooked, depending on what your cat prefers, as this will have the same effect. Salmon oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It is the omega 3 fatty acids that are so valuable in salmon oil. Salmon oil helps improve coat and skin quality and lubricate joints, which an elderly cat may benefit greatly from. It is advisable to use this instead of Cod Liver oil, as this contains a high level of Vitamin A which a cat can overdose on if fed too much. Evening Primrose oil also contains vitamins and fatty acids that promote healthy supple skin and soft, glossy fur much like Salmon oil. Both these oils can be found in most health shops and can be added to the cat's meal a couple of times a week. Only a few drops are needed each time.

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What is the Method of extraction for Evening primrose?

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Should i take vitamin supplements and cod liver oil and evening primrose oil?

Vitamin supplements can be taken along with cod liver and evening primrose oil. Cod liver oil is a good source of Omega-3.


Do you take evening primrose oil before or after food?

Do you take evening primrose oil before or after food? I had the same question and found this website http://www.drugs.com/cdi/evening-primrose-oil.html that said yes, take with food Best, punya


Can you mix cipralex Wellbutrin and evening primrose oil?

Wellbutrin is contraindicated for evening primrose oil as it can lower the seizure threshold in some individuals.


Does primrose oil effect the combined pill from working?

no there has been no evidence of the pill being effected by evening primrose oil.


What age can you take evening primrose oil?

6 and above


Where can one find evening primrose oil?

Evening primrose oil can be purchased from all good pharmacies and several supermarket stores. Alternatively, try 'chemist direct' or 'Holland and Barrett'.


What are some health benefits of taking evening primrose oil?

Evening Primrose oil is the most preventive benefit out there, it is in studies for curing or helping heart disease, acne, hyperactivity in children.


What is evening primrose good for?

Evening primrose oil is good for PMS, high cholesterol, eczema, Diabetes, depression, Asthma, MS (multiple sclerosis) and Endometriosis


Can evening primrose oil cause side effects?

There have been some reports of headache, nausea , loose stools, and skin rash after using evening primrose preparations.


What is evening primrose oil good for?

Evening primrose - Oenothera Lamarckian - has been proven effective in the treatment of a number of disorders, including PMS, rheumatoid arthritis, & hyperactivity in children.