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inparticular.ai
Your vet's suggested fish oil for the coat — that's a solid recommendation, especially for a Newfoundland. Those double coats can really benefit from omega-3 support. Before I point you to the right product and dose, can you tell me roughly how much your dog weighs? Newfies vary quite a bit, and the dosage depends on it.
He's about 65kg. His coat has been looking dull and a bit dry lately, which is why the vet brought it up.
inparticular.ai
65kg is a big lad — that's on the heavier end even for a Newf, so dosage matters here. For a dog that size, you're looking at a meaningful daily amount of EPA and DHA combined — typically around 3,000–4,000mg of omega-3s per day for a therapeutic effect on coat condition. Is he currently on any other supplements, or is this the first you'd be adding?
Nothing else at the moment. Just his regular dry food. I wasn't sure whether to go for a liquid oil or capsules.
inparticular.ai
For a 65kg dog, liquid is almost always the practical choice — you'd be giving so many capsules it becomes a chore. The product I'd point you to is Yumega Plus by Lintbells. It's a blend of salmon oil and starflower oil, specifically formulated for dogs with dry or dull coats. It comes in a pump bottle, which makes dosing easy. For his weight, you'd use the large dog dose on the label — typically around 4 pumps per day to start, then you can drop to a maintenance dose once the coat improves. It mixes straight into his food and most dogs take to it without any fuss.
That sounds straightforward. How long before I'd expect to see a difference in his coat?
inparticular.ai
Realistically, give it 6 to 8 weeks before judging it. Coat condition changes from the inside out, so you're waiting for new hair growth to come through. By week four you might notice his skin looks less flaky and the existing coat has a bit more sheen. The fuller change takes longer. One thing worth knowing — Yumega Plus contains starflower oil alongside the fish oil, which adds GLA, a fatty acid that specifically helps with skin barrier function. That combination is why it tends to outperform plain fish oil for coat issues.
Perfect, that's really helpful. I'll order it today.
inparticular.ai
Good call. The 500ml bottle is the one to go for at his size — the smaller one won't last long. Keep it in a cool, dark place once opened and use it within the shelf life on the bottle, as fish oils can go rancid. If his coat hasn't improved noticeably after two to three months, it's worth going back to your vet to rule out anything else going on underneath — thyroid issues can cause the same dull coat symptoms in older large breeds.
