Omega-3 for Cats

Omega-3 (EPA and DHA) for cats

How marine omega-3 supports skin and coat and development in cats, delivered as a stable dry powder for cat-food formulation.

Why omega-3

Why cats need a direct EPA and DHA source

Cats are obligate carnivores with very limited ability to convert plant omega-3 (ALA) into the long-chain forms EPA and DHA, so a direct marine source is the practical way to supply long-chain omega-3 in cat food. DHA supports brain and eye development in kittens, and EPA and DHA are included in AAFCO feline nutrient profiles for growth and reproduction.

A spray-dried omega-3 powder gives cat-food formulators stable, accurately dosed EPA and DHA that blends into both dry and wet formats, with a shelf life and clean handling that liquid fish oil cannot match.

Benefits

How omega-3 supports cats

Skin and coat

EPA and DHA support skin condition and a healthy coat.

Development

DHA supports brain and eye development in kittens, a recognized nutritive role reflected in AAFCO profiles for growth.

Everyday condition

Omega-3 supports overall condition through every life stage.

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SALMATE® for cats

Omega-3 for dry and wet cat food

SALMATE® delivers EPA and DHA as a stable, free-flowing powder for kibble, treats, and supplement formats, with accurate inclusion and a long shelf life.

FAQ

Common questions

Why do cats need marine omega-3?

Cats are obligate carnivores and convert plant ALA to EPA and DHA very poorly, so a direct marine source supplies the long-chain omega-3 they need.

Is DHA important for kittens?

DHA supports brain and eye development in kittens. SALMATE® provides DHA in a stable dry form for kitten and adult formulations.

How is SALMATE® used in cat food?

SALMATE® is a free-flowing powder that blends into dry and wet cat-food formats, with accurate dosing and a long shelf life.

Talk omega-3 for your cat-food formulations

Tell us what you formulate, and we will help you put stable EPA and DHA to work.