Cod liver oil

[Hippykitty]

I'm sure I've read that cod liver oil has too much vitamin A in it and can cause problems with the neck bones fusing: a very painful condition.

I've always avoided furball treatments which were cod liver oil based, prefering to drizzle olive oil on their food occasionally. I checked this out with the vet, who gave me the okay. 

[jezebel]

Thanks Amanda.

[Amanda (mad4moggies)]

If you are looking for something to help with skin condition then have a look at this link.

http://www.petmeds.co.uk/p-558-viacutan-plus-pump-dispenser-95ml.aspx

I am pretty sure you do not need a prescription for this. My cat was on it and you just need one pump which can go on their food.

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Just shows how the written word can be interpretted many ways 

[jezebel]

Sorry! 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

I didnt mean serach Purrs 

I meant a real search outside LOL but pleased that Helen found something for you.

[jezebel]

Thanks TM.

It's mainly for her coat. Very occasionally she looks like she's walking a bit stiffly but she has no problems jumping from/to heights.

[Tiggy's Mum]

Purrs doesn't like you searching for more than two words, it gives it a headache 

I found this which basically says fish oil rather than liver oil is the way to go 

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,15082.msg257847.html#msg257847

Is it for her joints or her coat?

[jezebel]

I've tried to run a search on it but every time I do, the site just hangs! (This doesn't happen when I search on one word.)

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

I think you need to do a search on this cos am sure in the hazy past I read that the version for humans not good for cats but cant remember why,

[jezebel]

Quick question: is it safe to give cod liver oil to cats?