Weakened immunity can show as frequent infections, recurring inflammation, allergies and a lack of energy. The foundation is diet, and oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids can support it, especially preventively and during recovery. A supplement does not treat active infections - then you need a vet.
Every day, the immune system protects a dog from viruses, bacteria and other threats. When it weakens, problems appear: frequent infections, recurring ear or bladder infections, persistent allergies, as well as lethargy and a lack of energy.
Weakened immunity is a sign that a dog’s body needs support. The foundation is the right diet, and natural oils can complement it.
How oils support a dog’s immunity
We mainly associate oils with a healthy coat, but their role is broader. Unsaturated fatty acids are needed to build cells and keep them working, including the cells of the immune system. They have an anti-inflammatory effect, which matters with allergies and autoimmune diseases. Giving oils regularly is a gentle way to support a dog’s overall condition.
Immunity Oil - three oils and vitamin E
Looking for an answer to the question of what to give a dog for immunity, we created Immunity Oil: a blend of three oils, sardine, purple coneflower and turmeric, with added vitamin E (10,000 mg/kg).
- Sardine oil (98.8%) - the base of the product, a source of omega-3 fatty acids: EPA 13.72% and DHA 9.39%. They help regulate the immune system and calm excessive reactions, which matters for dogs with allergies.
- Purple coneflower oil (0.6%).
- Turmeric oil (0.6%).
- Vitamin E - an antioxidant that protects immune cells from damage.
A supplement is prevention, not treatment
Immunity Oil is a dietary supplement, not a medicine for active infections. Supplements that support immunity work best preventively or as support during recovery, once the vet has started treatment. Their role is to support the body’s natural defence mechanisms day by day.
If you notice that weakened immunity is sapping your dog’s energy, look after its health from within: start with the diet and consider giving the oil regularly all year round.
When to see the vet
When a dog is clearly ill, a supplement is not enough. These symptoms need a diagnosis and often medication, e.g. antibiotics:
- fever,
- lethargy,
- loss of appetite,
- a severe cough,
- vomiting or diarrhoea.
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What can the signs of weakened immunity be in a dog?
Frequent infections, recurring ear or bladder infections, persistent allergies, as well as lethargy and a lack of energy.
How do oils support a dog’s immunity?
Unsaturated fatty acids are needed to build cells and keep them working, including immune cells. They have an anti-inflammatory effect, which matters with allergies, among other things.
Which oils does Immunity Oil contain?
Sardine oil (98.8%, EPA 13.72%, DHA 9.39%), purple coneflower oil (0.6%) and turmeric oil (0.6%), complemented by vitamin E as an antioxidant.
Will an immunity oil cure an infection?
No. It is a dietary supplement that works best preventively and during recovery. When a dog has a fever, is vomiting, is not eating or has diarrhoea, it needs a visit to the vet.
