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Is it safe to give my dog joint supplements, fish oil, and probiotics?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 7 years and 9 months old | 17 lbs

Hi Melanie, I’m am currently giving a joint tablet and fish oil right now. Is this ok instead of the supplement that I just posted? the only difference is that the origin supplement has probiotics, prebiotics and enzymes. What is your opinion? The supplements I am using now are Nordic naturals Fish oil, and cosequin DS joint tablets. Which supplement would you give (the origin or the Nordic naturals fish oil and cosequin DS joint tablet) and why? Thanks!

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2020

Hello again! If you are already giving a joint supplement and fish oil, do not give Chloe this additional supplement. Too much fish oil isn't good for her. I'd give the joint tablet and fish oil only. Cosequin is important for her to have for her joint health, and Nordic naturals fish oil is a good brand.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 17th, 2017

    If Chloe's food does have a ration of 6:1 omega 6's and 3's, then she doesn't need a fish oil supplement. Too much fish oil can have detrimental effects on the health of a dog including interfering with wound healing. The only pill I would recommend giving Chloe would be the joint pill :-)

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