2) Improves joints and relieves arthritis

As your dog ages, their joints start to get more and more stiff. Therefore, mobility gets a little more challenging. Unfortunately, this comes with age. However, preventing and reducing inflammation that causes stiffness can be helped by feeding fish (this will not eradicate any possible arthritis but alleviate the symptoms). The Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties that aid your dog's joints and prevent possible arthritis. Specifically, EPA and DHA act as cellular signals to reduce inflammation. Vitamin D, which is also present in fish, helps your dog's body absorb calcium and phosphorus, and these are essential for strong bones and teeth.

3) Improves the appearance and condition of skin & coat

Your dog's coat consists of 90% protein, and a poor diet which lacks protein can cause your dog to have a dull coat. Fish is great to add as the primary protein or supplement to your dog's diet because of the rich content of Omega-3 in fish. Omega-3 is essential for your dog's coat to be much shinier, making their coat look healthier. The Omega-3 not only improves your dog's coat but can improve your dog's skin by helping to reduce itchiness and dryness.

The main compound supporting your dog's skin and coat is EPA, sourced from fish, whereas DHA mainly supports your dog's cognitive function.

4) Relieves food and seasonal allergies

Fish is a hypoallergenic source of high-quality protein. In most cases, vets recommend feeding your dog a fish-based diet when it has been discovered that your dog has an allergy to meat, such as Chicken. Fish is usually the best option because it is rare for a dog to be allergic to fish, and fish is not commonly used as the main protein in complete dog foods. Additionally, feeding fish minimises the chance of your dog getting an allergic reaction as that fish is high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 and vitamin A, found in fish, are natural anti-inflammatories that can help alleviate the systems your dog may receive from an allergic reaction.

5) Helps with your dog's immune system

Without a doubt, dogs are intelligent animals, and fish is incredibly beneficial for your dog's cognitive function because it is rich in DHA and EPA. In fact, fish is one of the top 5 brainfoods for dogs.

Specifically, DHA Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are crucial for your dog's brain to grow and develop, allowing your dog's brain function to improve. More specifically, DHA improves your dog's memory, trainability and attention. The inclusion of DHA and EPA is even more vital for younger pups to support the development of their brain and vision as much and as healthy as possible.