What's the difference between this and an omega gel cap for humans? I tried putting the contents of mine in their food and they won't eat it.
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I would imagine the dosage may be incorrect for a cat when using a product intended for humans. One gel cap of Welactin is a perfect dosage for my cats and evidently they have enhanced the flavor so cats will tolerate it. They seem to find it quite palatable and it has made a considerable difference in the shine of their coats and their stools are now somewhat softer. Since they had only ever eaten dry food, they refused canned food when I offered it to them when first attempting to add omega 3 through their food. This product has worked out to be a great solution for us.
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Had no problem with my fussy girl when I put it in wet food first thing in the AM but who knows with cats. It was vet recommendation and I swear it has prolonged her life. I can't imagine that human quality omega wouldn't be okay for a cat but don't know about the dosage. I would ask the vet. Occasionally I have had pharmacists be helpful with info about the quality of a product/med veterinary vs human although they can't tell proper dose for animals.
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I'm not sure of a difference. I do know that this seems to have a "fishy" smell. I have 2 cats that use it and depending on the flavor of the canned food I mix it in, one will eat while the other won't & vise versa. Maybe, try in a different flavor of food. I do know that some "human" supliments can kill a cat.
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Actually I am not sure, I have not seen the omega gel cat for humans. Does it have the same ingredients (all of them)? And maybe it has more of an unpleasant taste than Welactin caps. I know my cats would not eat it if it had a taste or smell, and they like this one. Good luck!
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this is a lot less smelly than the typical omega 3 gel capsules for animals, especially the dog version. I squeeze the contents of one onto the top of tinned food for three cats, and slightly mix it in and they don't seem to notice it. Twice a day. I do an entire capsule and the same way with my dog and his tinned food, twice daily. Hope it works for yours!
1319790
It's formulated especially for cats. I have no problem whatsoever have my Leo eat his wet food with the oil from the Welactin mixed in...
1319791
I mix it in the can and she eats it. I put 3 in the small can because the can lasts 3 days. It works.
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I am not sure. I'd check with the vet or specialty pet food store. I can say that when I put this on their food they did not eat it either. I have to twist or cut open the caps and squeeze them into their mouths. Works fine with mine. My boy was suggested to take this for heart issues and joint issues by our cardiologist.
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Mine have always come to me with a pull-away-strip (molded thick plastic) lid security seal, and always contains a bunch of "buff" or "cream colored" filled gelatin capsules. It sounds like you've got something entirely different, and you shouldn't consume any of those, until you've had a talk with the manufacturer or seller, to find out what happened. Yours doesn't match with the pictorial description of the product found on Amazon.com. Good Luck.
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They are capsules, not chewable. I open them up and mix it with my dogs food. Only Natural Pet has a good chewable probiotic you might want to try, go to Onlynaturalpet.com
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The yellow cap could be chewed up. I corrected puppy when he first tried. (That is where the kibble is stored so it made perfect sense for him to try it). Mine wasn't interested in chewing at the cap once he found out there was another way to get the food. The body is too large for chewing on (I have only seen the large size so far. It is surprisingly large.) and it is very sturdy thick plastic I bought mine from here with the Starmark brand name, but it looks like Leerburg is selling the exact same line of toys so I assume they are supplied from the same manufacture.
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The capsules are small. I would NOT foresee a problem in placing in back of pet's mouth (then rubbing throat until they swallow). On the other hand, why have you assumed the capsules cannot be opened? Probiotics now come in various forms, with some that need refrigeration, some that require avoidance of air, and some that are more easily handled. This probiotic does NOT need refrigeration. The capsules can be opened and sprinkled or mixed into the food, which is what I do with my dog. It's made a noticeable positive difference in his digestive health, resulting in firmer stool (formed and easy to pick up, but soft enough for the pet to pass without difficulty).
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I have tried the softgels, however I can't remember for sure if they are larger than fish oil softgels. I seem to recall them being the largest softgel I have ever seen. That being said, they are seamless and super shiny and I never had a problem swallowing them. They are on the pliable side and the shiny quality, I believe, reflects that it is also slippery. Sorry this doesn't clarify as much as gives my impression of them. It has been several years since I have taken mag citrate in this form.
971994
I tried and my big Maine Coon would NOT touch his food. It has the added soy and avocado ingredients and the texture is different so I imagine that is why he won't eat it in his food.
136107
Neither - these are gel caps - so harder than a gel cap - but no problem for me to swallow. I am not sure that I have opened one, but believe the inside is powder (that could potentially be added to a smoothie).
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I haven't tried the liquid. I have no trouble taking the caps. Like all supplements, I can't prove they're doing anything for me, but I like the science behind the theory.
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To answer your question. I put a small amount in a little water and let it set. When I went to check on it there was no difference.. I think that because it is hydrolyzed it doesn't set up like gelatin, even though it is gelatin. I will let it stay overnight in the dish and see if that works. It dissolves very fast. I will get back to you. Gwen
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They are a whopping 1300mg, as it says on the bottle. That's bigger than the vast majority of fish gels out there. Yikes.
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Supposedly the Colpermin were stronger, but I found, after many months, that they did not always dissolve. I now use Pepogest and they seem to work well. Others may be ok, too. Just make sure they are enteric coated.
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I have only used the gel caps and I am pleased with the product. You do have to wash the gel caps and not bite them, the taste is not good.
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Yes, these are very large and can be quite difficult to swallow. Larger than fish oil, and are hard rather than gel. You have to psych yourself up to deal with these.
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I leave the food out all day in their bowl and it doesn't attract ants let alone flys. Since it's healthy dog food it's not even apetizing for flys I don't see those around the food lol
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My question too. I see fish OIL,vit E OIL...et cetera in gel capsules, so what is holding THEM together without dissolving? I need to take aloe vera and want to encapsulate it myself to save money. I already have the capsule machine and the gel caps, which work just fine for ground, dried herbs...but for aloe vera? And what is to stop it from becoming rancid once I do all that work? Cannot store it in a fridge, going camping soon and need to know.
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I can't answer this question as I haven't stored my omega gels in the freezer before.