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Would like to hear opinions on flaxseed in cat food. There is a lot of conflicting info out there, with some sources saying flaxseed is very beneficial to cats and other sources saying that cats are unable to convert the ALA in flaxseed to EPA and DHA, which are the Omega 3s they need.
I tend to think fish oil is a safer bet, but it seems to be increasingly common to see flaxseed in cat foods – including brands that I think are pretty reputable. I can’t decide whether to be concerned about it or not.
I have also read that it is a source of cyanide (but probably not so for flaxseed oil), but it probably takes quite a bit of flaxseed in a food before it becomes harmful. ??? Thoughts?
I tend to think fish oil is a safer bet, but it seems to be increasingly common to see flaxseed in cat foods – including brands that I think are pretty reputable. I can’t decide whether to be concerned about it or not.
I have also read that it is a source of cyanide (but probably not so for flaxseed oil), but it probably takes quite a bit of flaxseed in a food before it becomes harmful. ??? Thoughts?