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Nutramax Welactin Canine Softgels, Omega 3 Supplement for Dogs, Softgels, 120 Count Review

4.6 (5,135) Amazon rating$24.999,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Nutramax Welactin Canine Softgels deliver a documented 300 mg of total omega-3 per gel, including 155 mg EPA and 100 mg DHA, and with 5,135 reviews at a 4.6 star average, this 120 count bottle is a popular capsule alternative to the brand's liquid version.

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Best for

Owners who want the Welactin formula in an easy to dose softgel instead of measuring liquid oil, especially for medium sized dogs focused on skin and coat health.

Skip if

Your dog won't take pills easily, or you need a formula sized specifically for a large or giant breed rather than medium.

  • Form Soft Gel
  • Benefits Skin Care
  • Best for Coat
  • Breed size Medium
  • Weight 0.45 Pounds

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.6/5

    4.6 average across 5,135 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.1/5

    5,135 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

['Each softgel in this 120 count bottle provides 300 mg of total omega-3, broken down into 155 mg of EPA and 100 mg of DHA, giving a consistent per capsule dose. Nutramax markets this as a skin care formula aimed at coat health.', 'This listing is sized for medium breed dogs, and the softgel format offers a mess free alternative to the liquid Welactin bottle, which can appeal to owners who find measuring oil inconvenient or messy.', 'At $24.99, with 5,135 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and roughly 9,000 units bought in the past month, this softgel version ranks #13 among dog fish oil supplements, close behind its own liquid sibling in overall popularity.']

Pros

  • Documented 300 mg total omega-3 per softgel, with 155 mg EPA and 100 mg DHA
  • Mess free softgel format compared to liquid oils
  • High sales volume with roughly 9,000 units bought last month
  • Strong 4.6 star average across 5,135 reviews

Cons

  • Fixed per capsule dose is less adjustable than a liquid you can measure by drop or pump
  • Sized for medium breed dogs, so larger dogs may need more capsules per day
  • Some dogs may resist swallowing a softgel compared to a flavored chew

Specifications

Form
Soft Gel
Benefits
Skin Care
Best for
Coat
Breed size
Medium
Weight
0.45 Pounds

Performance notes

The softgel format locks in a consistent 300 mg total omega-3 dose per capsule, split into 155 mg EPA and 100 mg DHA, which makes portioning simple and repeatable compared to liquid alternatives where measuring accuracy can vary.

What buyers say

A 4.6 star average across 5,135 reviews, with an estimated 9,000 units bought in the past month, shows this softgel version is nearly as popular as the liquid Welactin bottle.

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Frequently asked questions

How much omega-3 is in each softgel?

Each softgel provides 300 mg of total omega-3, made up of 155 mg of EPA and 100 mg of DHA, according to the product label.

Is this the same formula as the liquid Welactin?

It's the same Welactin line from Nutramax, but in a softgel format rather than liquid, which some owners prefer for consistent per capsule dosing without measuring.

What size dog is this softgel made for?

This listing is sized for medium breed dogs, so check with your vet about appropriate dosing if your dog is notably larger or smaller.

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