5 reasons why hemp seed oil is so good for your dog.
1. It’s chock full of healthy fats.
Hemp seed oil is one of the best-known sources of omega-3, 6 and 9. It contains the perfect ratio of 3:1 of Omega-6 to Omega-3. These omega fatty acids are incredibly important to your dog’s diet as they are scientifically proven to support skin, coat, brain and heart health. They also regulate hormones, reduce inflammation in the body and promote overall optimal health & wellbeing.2. It has a full amino acid profile, including all 10 essential amino acids your dog needs.
There are 20 amino acids, 10 of which are considered essential for dogs as they don’t occur naturally in their body and need to be obtained through diet. They include Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan and Valine. They are all forms of protein and are critical in promoting a healthy immune system, muscle growth, tissue repair and moving oxygen around the body through the bloodstream.3. It has natural anti-inflammatory properties that support sore achy joints and itchy dry skin.
Hemp seed oil contains gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), a natural anti-inflammatory that supports relief from joint pain including arthritis. Great for our older loved ones. Soothing itchy, dry or flaky skin caused by inflammation is another wonderful benefit of hemp seed oil. It can be taken orally to support skin health from within or can be applied topically to the skin.