The exceptional holistic benefits of Krill and Krill oil have been proven time and time again for many species, including humans. It has far surpassed even fish oil for similar functions and offers many other natural benefits.
The blanket term ‘Krill’ refers to all 85 deep water marine planktonic crustacean species, which combined make up the world’s most abundant biomass. Krill has been informally harvested since the early 1800′s and they are one of the most efficiently renewable food resources.
Krill is available in several forms for our pets, including frozen, various grades of ‘meal’, whole freeze-dried, flaked/ground freeze-dried and oil. These can be used as ingredients in homemade pet food recipes or mixed with commercial food as a natural supplement. Cats will often eat pieces of freeze-dried Krill as a nutritious treat.
Krill is rich in DHA, Phospholipids (stimulates the building of cell membranes) and Essential Fatty Acids, including Omega 3, 6 and 9. Both DHA and EPA are crucial to fighting and preventing disease and overall health.
Astaxanthin, a carotenoide, is abundant in Krill. In fact, over 95% of the pigments present in krill are in the form of astaxanthin, measuring a whopping 100 to 300 parts per million (ppm=mg/1). It is a more powerful antioxidant than Lutein, Alpha-tocopherol, Lycopene and Beta-carotene.
As a supplement, Krill Oil is naturally more stable and bio-available than fish oil and it contains no heavy metals. Krill far outperforms fish oil for heart and liver fat reduction. It is also higher than fish (and vitamins A & E) in antioxidants.
The natural immunity enhancement provided by Krill through its amazing nutrient profile is combined with unique contributions such as Chitin, which is 2.4 – 2.7% of their dry weight. It also promotes early development of the immune system, resulting in increased survival rates of newborns.
Since scientific research on the effects of any item can be lacking for specific species, we suggest you research the known benefits of each holistic component to determine what krill offers to your pet. Following is some basic information to get you started:
- Krill contains unsurpassed levels of bio-available Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids (HUFA) and Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)
- Exceptionally high Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Krill contains Phospholipids
- High in Antioxidants
- Krill is an excellent source of Carotenoide astaxanthin
- Rich in bio-available minerals
- Krill is a rare source of cohabitating Hydrolytic enzymes (Phospholipases, Proteases, Nucleases & Carbohydrases)
- Natural immunity enhancing properties
- Natural Source of Chitosan (derivative of Krill Chitin)
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Anti-fungal properties
- Krill contains a wide range of biochemicals
- Offers Photoprotectors
- Reduces fat in your pet’s heart & liver
- Krill is lower in Ash and Phosphorus by comparison to fish or shrimp meal
- Moderate caloric content
- Krill is easily digested
The use of Krill for holistic pet care has yielded positive results in regards to the following:
- Stimulates the immunological system in pets
- Provides exceptional cardiovascular support
- Beneficial dietary supplement during pet pregnancy & lactating
- Increase in newborn pet survival and healthy growth rates
- Natural treatment of arthritis / joint conditions in pets
- Improved skin and coat condition (through improved collagen production)
- Improved appetite/intake/palatability (masks the taste of medication)
- Maintains healthy blood lipid levels
- Krill naturally improves chemioperception in pets
- Decreased recovery time in pets when fed Krill pre & post-operative
- May naturally decrease hyperactivity, anxiety and minor aggression in pets
- Overall revitalization & improved alertness
- Krill naturally protects pets from UV rays
- Natural treatment of pet nutritional disorders
Aquarium Fish & Shrimp enjoy all of the above, as well as:
- Increased egg production in aquarium fish, shrimp and snails fed Krill
- Naturally conditions captive fish, shrimp & snails for breeding.
- Improved egg and offspring health from a diet supplemented with Krill
- Better finnage growth and fin quality in show fish
- Naturally enhanced colouration/pigment in aquarium fish and shrimp
- Calms ‘nervous’ species of aquarium fish
- Krill is rich in trimethylamine oxide, which improves osmoreguation in fish
Very exciting stuff! In fact, I became so convinced while researching this product that I now take Krill oil supplements. For more details, a list of data references, or to purchase finely ground Krill, please visit our Krill page.
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I ordered krill from you after researching the benefits. After almost six months of feeding it to my 3 cats and 2 dogs……..you’ve got a big fan! Their coats are gleaming and my oldest dog’s range of movement has increased noticeably. My Ragdoll cat placed second in her first show 2 weeks ago and one judge mentioned how her healthy coat catches the light. Thank you so much for supplying this effective natural product.
Congratulations to your show kitty, Rachel, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Krill. All the best to you and your furry friends!
Adding freezedried krill to my fish’s diet made such a huge difference I started giving it to my dog and 3 cats. We follow the show circuit with bengal cats and breed.
My fish love krill and the cat likes it in her fancy feast.
How did I not here about this before now????? I’m going to research some more, thanks! Can people eat it???
Clayton, I don’t think there is such a thing as human-grade freeze-dried krill, but krill oil is available as a human supplement.
I am so enjoying everyone’s comments and thank you for taking the time to post.
Ordered some of your krill to keep the sunburn away from our chihuahua this summer….I’m excited about the other benefits now.
I priced krill at a pet store & needless to say I came back & ordered from you. I also ordered some fish food so with the flat rate shipping its a good deal thanks. I’ll post after getting it OK?
It’s underrated (or unknown anyway) for most pets (except fish) but it’s truly one of the best food available for pets. I learned so much from this krill article about why that is (I was only aware of the omega 3 and astaxanthin benefits).
Our fish and cats go wild for krill!
Krill is one of the first things we feed when we receive fish & reptile shipments and even to some birds that eat insects. It gives their immune system a nice pick up and it’s something they can’t resist even when they’re stressed out from traveling. I just found out abut the ground krill and it should arrive soon so I can mix it with food for other animals too. This is a very informative site & I thank you for the information.
Krill oil is becoming popular for humans but like any extract it’s only part of the good stuff. I’ll stick to freezedried krill for my pets which includes 1 dog, 3 cats, 1 lop rabbit, my daughter’s pony and hundreds of tropical fish!
The astaxanthin in krill is very digestible for animals, fish & humans and that’s why I use it.
Krill is one of the few kinds of fish food that is good for all feeding habits which makes it very versatile in the fish-room.
I’ve been keeping fish for almost 40 years and I’ve never tried anything that beats krill. I put it in my agar food & grind it up for fry to make them grow big & strong. Their color is breathtaking and I’ve raised quite a few show winners!
My dogs and cats all get freeze dried krill and occasionally krill & fish oil. I don’t know if it’s better than fish oil but it does come with different benefits so I give them both.
I think I’m paying your mortgage with all the krill I buy from you LMAO. It’s good stuff and economical goodness though, even my pet frogs love it.
I just started feeding krill to my cat after reading this and she liked it. I’ve been giving freeze dried krill to my fish for a long time but I just didn’t think of giving it to the cat.
My cat goes nuts for krill too!
I’ve been raising fry on krill for over 30 years and my fish have won many fish shows. I’ve placed in shows with my guppies, many cichlids, swordtails and once with a corydoras paleatus colony. It really brings out their colours and they’re huge. I like that your krill is Canadian and its fresh colour.
Krill is really good for fish and it makes them really colorful!
We add krill oil to our cats & dog food but its really expensive.
Well I’d say by the feeding frenzy in my cat’s dishes right now we have a hit. My order arrived yesterday and I sprinked it on their raw breakfast this morning and the fish smell got them all riled up before it hit the floor.
My cats love love love krill! I put it in every recipe I make for them!
I ordered krill from you a couple of months ago and have been adding it to my cat’s canned food. She has long hair and is starting to shed her winter fur so I brushed her today……….. she is positively gleaming!! What a difference in her coat!!!
I been feeding krill to my grow-out fish for years and it hasn’t failed me yet. They grow fast, strong and the guppies have tails that you wouldn’t believe.
I have to agree on the smell but my cat doesn’t
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The more I research krill the more convinced I am that it is fantastic for my dogs. Their health is my main concern but they’re also show dogs and can always use an edge.
Krill is great stuff if you don’t mind a strong fish smell. My cat goes crazy when she smells it.
I added your krill to homemade dog biscuits and Red just loves them.
I want to thank you for this post about krill because there are some things you won’t find out about from a vet.
Nothing beats krill for growing animals. It can even prevent birth defects and deformities. I’ll place another order soon!
I’ve been reading about krill oil but it sounds like freeze dried krill offers a few things more for my cats.
My fish and snails just love krill and I’m happy to find out it’s so good for them too.
This stuff is the best kept secret in pet nutrition!!! I don’t have a dog but I breed persian cats and guppy fish and they both love krill and it’s full of benefits. I’ve been feeding it to them for several years.