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Hey, Reader!

I updated one of my blog posts this week — and honestly, I wish I had explained it this clearly a while ago.

If you’ve ever added fish oil to your dog’s bowl and thought, “That should cover Omega-3s, right?” — you’re not wrong.

But you’re also not getting the full picture.

Here’s what I added (and why it matters):

→ A clear breakdown of why fish oil doesn’t meaningfully provide vitamin D​
→ A side-by-side comparison: whole fish vs fish oil vs cod liver oil​
→ The missing piece most people overlook: vitamin E (and when it actually matters)​
→ And a simple guideline for how much whole fish you can feed without overcomplicating things

One example that really puts things into perspective:

100 g of whole herring can provide 700–1,500 IU of vitamin D​
Fish oil? Pretty much none.

That’s the kind of detail that changes how you build your dog’s bowl.

I also cleaned up a lot of the explanations so it’s easier to follow without getting lost in the weeds — because let’s be honest, this topic can spiral quickly.

If you’ve read the post before, it’s worth revisiting.
If you haven’t, this is the version I wish I had when I started raw feeding.

​Click here to read the updated blog post on whole raw fish vs fish oil for dogs​

Happy raw feeding,

Barbara

P.S. I also added a section on vitamin E — when you actually need to think about it (and when you don’t). It’s one of those small details that can make a big difference over time.

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