Can dogs eat Flaxseed oil (cold pressed)?
Flaxseed oil (cold pressed)（亜麻仁油（フラックスシードオイル））
Safe to feed
An oil very rich in the plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid, and not suited to heating.
897 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
Oil pressed from flax seeds. Alpha-linolenic acid is 57000mg per 100g.
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is one of the omega-3 fatty acids. Some is converted to EPA and DHA in the body, but in dogs that conversion alone does not yield as much EPA and DHA as fish oil provides.
In short, flaxseed oil adds plant omega-3 directly; salmon oil adds EPA and DHA themselves. Both are "omega-3," but their roles differ.
As a polyunsaturated fat, ALA oxidizes easily, making this oil sensitive to heat, light, and air.
How to serve
Use it without heating, as a finishing touch on food that has cooled. After opening, follow the storage instructions on the package and keep it away from light and heat. Do not use oil whose smell has changed.
When you have these care goals
Skin and coat care — An oil containing alpha-linolenic acid. One of the ingredients that comes up when thinking about skin and coat care. (Considered separately from EPA and DHA.)
Nutrition
Flaxseed oil (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 897 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
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| Fiber | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | − |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Iodine | − |
| Selenium | − |
| Manganese | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | − |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| EPA | 0 mg |
| DHA | 0 mg |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | 57000 mg |
"−" means the item is not listed in the source table (it does not mean zero).
In food-energetics terms
In food-energetics terms, this is classified as "mildly warming." It is said to gently warm the body and is often chosen in seasons when chill is a concern.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.