Wild-Caught vs Farmed – There’s a BIG Difference in Your Dogs Salmon Oil

In a sea of pet supplements, salmon oil continues to rise to the top — and for good reason. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help maintain healthy joints, supports heart and brain health, and promotes a glossy, and healthy coat. But not all salmon oils are created equal.

In fact, the source of the salmon, and how it’s caught, can dramatically impact the quality of the oil and the health of your dog. Even more, it plays a critical role in the wellbeing of our oceans.

 

What’s the difference between wild-caught, Friends of the Sea-certified salmon oil versus farm-raised or non-certified oils from Nordic waters or elsewhere, and why does it matter? 

Did you know farmed salmon often comes from large aquaculture operations in the Nordic region or Chile, where fish are raised in crowded pens, exposed to disease, and often fed unnatural, grain-based diets to fatten them quickly.

 

Risks of Farm-Raised Salmon Oil:

 

• Lower nutrient profile: Less omega-3s due to artificial diets
  
  
• Contaminants: Higher risk of PCBs, antibiotics, and synthetic colorants
  
  
• Environmental strain: Water pollution, escaped fish harming wild stocks, and ocean floor damage
  
  
• Ethical concerns: Overcrowding and disease outbreaks are common

Farm-raised salmon oil may be cheaper—but at what cost to your dog’s long-term health and our ocean ecosystems?

 

Wild-Caught Salmon, especially those caught in Alaskan waters, live as   nature intended—roaming cold, clean oceans and feasting on krill, shrimp, and other nutrient-dense marine life. The result is an oil that’s rich, clean, and naturally balanced in omega-3s.

 

 

Benefits of Wild-Caught Salmon Oil:

 

• Balanced EPA & DHA levels that support skin, coat, joint, and cognitive health.
  
  
• Lower risk of toxins thanks to clean water and a natural diet
  
  
• Richer micronutrient profile including astaxanthin (a powerful antioxidant)

It is environmentally sustainable when responsibly sourced.

 

“Friends of the Sea”  Certification—and Why You Should Care?

 

It’s not just about “wild-caught”—it's about how that wild fish is harvested. That’s where the Friends of the Sea (FOS) certification comes in.

FOS is one of the world’s leading organizations for certifying sustainable, and eco-conscious fishing practices. 

For a salmon oil to be FOS-certified, it must meet strict standards that ensure:

 

• Sustainable fishing quotas to avoid overfishing
  
  
• Minimal ecosystem disruption (no damage to seabed’s or coral reefs)
  
  
• Zero bycatch of endangered species
  
  
• Ethical labor practices & traceable supply chains

Friends of the Sea-certified oil is good for your dog, good for the fishermen, and good for our oceans.

 

Why It Matters for Your Dog’s Health

Dogs depend on omega-3s to thrive—but their bodies can’t produce them on their own. That means it’s up to pet parents to look at the ingredients and know the source of your salmon oil.

 

Skin & Coat Health Booster by Prospect Pet is Alaskan Wild-Caught Salmon Oil that is Friends of the Sea Certified. It’s your daily source of Omega-3(s) from ethically & sustainably sourced Wild Alaskan Salmon to support a healthy immune system, brain and heart so your dog starts each day with a healthy start! Enhanced with our proprietary Bio-Active Terpene Complex for efficient nutrient utilization. 

 

 

Supporting Functional Benefits:

• Immune Health
  
  
• Shiny coat
  
  
• Skin Health
  
  
• Cardiovascular health

Many pet parents notice visible improvements in coat appearance and overall vitality after consistent use of the Prospect Pet Skin & Coat Health Booster.

 

Why It Matters for the Planet

Our oceans are under increasing pressure from overfishing, pollution, and climate change. By choosing FOS-certified wild-caught salmon oil, you’re voting with your wallet for: 

• Ocean-friendly sourcing
  
  
• Sustainable seafood practices
  
  
• Protection of biodiversity and marine habitats
  
  
• A future where your pup and wild salmon both thrive

Prospect Pet is Clean and Conscious™ with sustainable stewardship 

At Prospect Pet we take pride in offering salmon oil that’s:

• Wild-caught in the pristine waters of Alaska
  
  
• Certified by Friends of the Sea for sustainability
  
  
• Free from synthetic additives, contaminants, & farmed fish oil blends

 

Loved by dogs, and backed by transparency — because your dog deserves uncompromising quality. And our planet deserves thoughtful choices.

Ready to support your dog’s health and help protect the oceans?  Try our Skin and Coat Health Booster, Alaskan Wild-Caught, Friend of the Sea-Certified Salmon Oil today — because your dogs good health should never come at the planet’s expense.