#1 Premium Antarctic Krill Oil Soft Chews for Dogs | Rich in Omega 3 | Astaxanthin | Vitamin E | for Skin and Coat | Low Allergen | Low Calorie | cGMP Certified | Made in USA | 60 Savory Soft Chews

(I’m reviewing this item for dogs, as that’s what I have – 2 Yorkies.)The overall benefits of Krill oil for pets aren’t addressed nearly enough, but should be. First, if you’re giving your dog salmon or fish oil instead of Krill, which is probably the case based on several factors (price, availability, knowledge/familiarity of the former over the latter, etc.) I would ask you to look into the benefits of Krill v. Salmon. Just to highlight a few of Krills advantages, it contains Astaxanthin, one of the most powerful antioxidants that the body can absorb, reaching into every part of the cell, both inside and outside of the body. It can cross the blood brain-barrier to protect the brain and nervous system. It also can cross the blood-retinal barrier, so it brings protection to the eyes. Astaxanthin also helps with joint pain and inflammation.Krill is also rich in Phospholipids, DHA, Essential Fatty Acids including Omega 3, 6 & 9. All of which are necessary for a healthy heart. Additionally, Krill is a natural source of Chitosan (it’s a derivative of Chitin), which has been shown to help maintain healthy weight, cholesterol and blood pressure levels.Finally, you’re going to find that most of your salmon/ fish oil products (or food) comes from the Pacific. You don’t want to give your dog (or yourself) ANYTHING that comes from the Pacific due to the Fukashima disaster. Dog food, cat food, treats, salmon/ fish oil – if it’s sourced from the Pacific (that includes Alaska) you might want to reconsider feeding it to your beloved pet.Here is another reason why Krill is the better choice over salmon or fish oil in general: Krill is at the bottom end of the food chain and as such, they don’t have time to accumulate high levels of mercury or other contaminants that salmon or other fish do. So, I’ve listed just m a few reasons why I choose Krill over salmon or fish (I’d NEVER give them fish oil!!) to my pups.As for why I chose this particular brand, its Krill is harvested in the Antarctic, which is known to have the most pristine Krill, so they are considered a “clean product.” That’s important to me because not only do I believe eating and living as clean and organically as possible for my husband, daughter and me, our pets are treated no differently. I want the best for them and currently, I am happy with this product. Perhaps I may find a product with organic ingredients in it, and if so, I would try that, but we have had success with the Tru-Krill and my Yorkies love the taste. Treats are called, “cookies” in our house, so when it’s time for their Krill, I say, “Who wants a cookie?” they come running.The only complaint is that, they are crumbly if you have to cut them for small dogs. They remind me of Play-Doh that’s been l left out and has started to dry a bit. But, whatever crumbles are left over, I just sprinkle over their food and it’s an extra bonus for them. No big deal.