
Curly - Our DHA oil from algae has arrived!
Curly is back! Perhaps you remember Curly from before as CBD oil? Now Curly is back as pure DHA and EPA oil from algae. The vegan and environmentally friendly alternative to salmon oil for dogs.
The name is still the same, but the product is new. Our Curly is now a high-quality omega 3 oil for dogs that can promote your companion's health.
Table of Contents
Why are DHA and EPA important?
Why a highly concentrated, pure algae oil?
Why is linseed oil not sufficient?
Omega-3 to 6 ratio - why is it important?
How is our algae oil sourced and produced?
This is why algae oil is more sustainable than fish oil such as salmon oil or cod liver oil
How much is needed of Curly and how can she be fed?
Can EPA and DHA be overdosed?
How to store Curly properly
Summary
Resources
Why are DHA and EPA important?
When feeding your dog a vegan or meat-based diet, you should make sure to add certain oils to supplement essential fatty acids. Dogs cannot produce sufficient quantities of these themselves. Non-essential fatty acids, on the other hand, can be produced by dogs themselves, but it makes sense to add them in certain situations such as inflammation, joint or skin diseases.
Essential fatty acids that adult dogs need to thrive are the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid and the omega-3 fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). You can find more information here in our blog post about “Fatty acids in dog nutrition”.
Especially the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may not be produced in sufficient quantities by your dog - so it can make sense to supplement them. They play a crucial role in various important body functions:
- Skin and Coat Health 2, 3
- Joints and Bones , as they can have an anti-inflammatory effect 2, 3
- Support of Heart and Kidney Function 2, 3
- Development and support of Nerve, Brain and Eye function 1, 2, 3
Studies such as the one by Lennox and Bauer2 on possible adverse effects of omega-3 fatty acids in dogs and cats show that veterinarians successfully use omega-3 supplements to support conditions such as osteoarthritis, kidney disease or atopic dermatitis. Nevertheless, the dosage for diseases should be carefully adjusted to avoid possible undesirable effects. A balanced ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is particularly important, as an imbalance - especially an excess of omega-6 - can have a pro-inflammatory effect.
With Curly you support your dog's nutrient intake - for an all-round Keep Nourished feeling and the best conditions for a healthy, strong coat.

Would you like to share your experiences with our community? Then send us your experience report to hello@vegan4dogs.com. The community will be delighted!
Resources
1. Bauer, Dunbar, Bigley: Dietary Flaxseed in Dogs Results in Differential Transport and Metabolism of (n-3) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids. 2006
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9868227/ (As of 29.07.2025)
2. Lenox / Bauer: Potential adverse effects of omega-3 Fatty acids in dogs and cats. 2013
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jvim.12033 (As of 29.07.2025)
3. Ernährung des Hundes – Grundlagen, Fütterung, Diätetik – Jürgen Zentek; Enke/Thieme. 9. Auflage 2022, Seite 121-122
4. Study Kantoci - of the Veterinary Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich - Enrichment of iodine and omega-3 fatty acids in carp production by algae in fish feed - 2008
https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/9163/1/Kantoci_Silvia.pdf (As of 29.07.2025)