Fish Oil Dosage Calculator For Cats Per Day
To find out how much fish oil for cats enter your cat’s weight in pounds in fish oil calculator, i.e. enter 10 for a 10-pound cat or 8.5 for an 8.5-pound cat.
The calculator shows both recommended baseline and therapeutic doses in milligrams (mg) and milliliters (ml).
For a cat weighing 4 kg (9 pounds) with an Omega-3 concentration of 200 mg/ml, the dosage can be calculated using the formula Dosage (ml) = (4 × 50) / 200. This results in Dosage (ml) = 200 / 200, which equals 1 ml. The recommended amount of fish oil for this cat is 1 ml, providing a total of 200 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Fish Oil Dosage Calculator For Cats
| Cat’s Weight (lbs) | Cat’s Weight (kg) | EPA/DHA Dosage (mg) | Dosage (Capsules or Liquid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lbs | 2.3 kg | 115–230 mg | 1/4 capsule of 1000 mg fish oil or ~0.25 mL liquid |
| 10 lbs | 4.5 kg | 225–450 mg | 1/2 capsule of 1000 mg fish oil or ~0.5 mL liquid |
| 15 lbs | 6.8 kg | 340–680 mg | 3/4 capsule of 1000 mg fish oil or ~0.75 mL liquid |
| 20 lbs | 9.1 kg | 450–900 mg | 1 capsule of 1000 mg fish oil or ~1 mL liquid |
Fish Oil Dosage For Cats Formula
Dosage (ml) = (Weight (kg) × 50) / Omega-3 Concentration (mg/ml)Where:
- Weight (kg): The cat’s body weight in kilograms.
- Omega-3 Concentration (mg/ml): The EPA + DHA concentration in milligrams per milliliter in the fish oil supplement.
- 50 mg per kg: The recommended dosage of Omega-3 fatty acids for cats.
Baseline Dose (mg) = Weight in pounds × 20
Therapeutic Dose (mg) = Weight in pounds × 40ML Conversion = Dose in mg ÷ 1000Parameters:
- Weight: Cat’s weight in pounds
- 20: Baseline dose factor (mg per pound)
- 40: Therapeutic dose factor (mg per pound)
- 1000: Standard concentration (mg/ml)
For a 10-pound cat: Baseline dose = 10 × 20 = 200 mg (0.2 ml), Therapeutic dose = 10 × 40 = 400 mg (0.4 ml).
How to Calculate How Much Fish Oil for Cats?
To calculate fish oil dosage, multiply your cat’s weight in pounds by 20 for baseline dose or 40 for therapeutic dose. For an 8-pound cat, the baseline dose would be 8 × 20 = 160 mg (0.16 ml) of fish oil daily.
For a 6-pound cat: Baseline = 120 mg (0.12 ml), Therapeutic = 240 mg (0.24 ml). A 12-pound cat: Baseline = 240 mg (0.24 ml), Therapeutic = 480 mg (0.48 ml).
For a 15-pound cat: Baseline = 300 mg (0.30 ml), Therapeutic = 600 mg (0.60 ml).
What is Fish Oil Dosage For Cats?
Baseline Dose: The baseline dose is the standard recommended amount of fish oil for general health maintenance in cats. It’s calculated at 20 mg of EPA+DHA per pound of body weight daily. For example, a 10-pound cat would need 200 mg daily for maintenance.
Therapeutic Dose: The therapeutic dose is a higher amount used for specific health conditions, calculated at 40 mg per pound of body weight daily. This higher dose might be recommended by veterinarians for conditions like arthritis or skin problems. Always consult with a veterinarian before starting any supplement regimen.