Nordic Naturals Pet Nutrition

Nordic Naturals is a California-based omega-3 specialist founded in 1995 by Joar Opheim, a Norwegian gymnast who came to the United States and could not find fish oil that met the standards he was used to in Scandinavia. Headquartered in Watsonville, California, with sourcing and processing tied to the Norwegian fisheries management system, Nordic Naturals built its identity around triglyceride-form omega-3s derived from wild-caught Arctic cod, anchovy, sardine, and Alaskan salmon. The Nordic Pet line, formerly branded Omega-3 Pet, is the brand's dedicated companion-animal extension and carries the NASC Quality Seal.

Manufacturing happens at Nordic Naturals' Watsonville facility, with oils initially processed in Norway and finished in California under cGMP standards. Every product is third-party tested for environmental toxins, heavy metals, dioxins, PCBs, surpassing the Council for Responsible Nutrition and European Pharmacopoeia thresholds. Freshness is verified through peroxide and anisidine value testing on every batch, with a strict ceiling that exceeds industry norms. Nordic Naturals' fish oils are Friend of the Sea certified for sustainable harvest, and the entire pet line is non-GMO and free of artificial colors and flavors.

Nordic Pet is well-suited to dog and cat households that prioritize verifiable purity, freshness, and sustainable sourcing in their daily marine lipid supplementation. The line is structured around species-specific and size-specific dosing, separate formulations for cats and small dogs, and graduated formats for medium and large breed dogs, which simplifies precise daily delivery. Nordic Pet products support skin and coat condition, joint comfort, cardiovascular function, brain and eye development, and balanced inflammatory response in healthy pets and are not intended to replace veterinary care.

Why Nordic Pet Works

NASC Quality Seal: The Nordic Pet line carries the NASC Quality Seal, signaling third-party audit compliance with the most rigorous animal-supplement program available.

Triglyceride-Form Omega-3s: Nordic Naturals delivers omega-3s in their natural triglyceride form rather than ethyl ester, supporting bioavailability in companion animals.

Friend of the Sea Certification: Sustainable wild-catch certification across the marine lipid supply chain demonstrates sourcing accountability beyond marketing claims.

Surpasses CRN and European Pharmacopoeia Standards: Third-party testing for heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins is held to a stricter benchmark than industry norms.

Species and Size-Specific Dosing: Separate formulations for cats and small dogs versus medium and large dogs simplify accurate daily dosing and reduce the guesswork that off-label human fish oil introduces.

Top Nordic Pet Formulas

Omega-3 Pet, Liquid for Cats and Small Breed Dogs (2 fl oz)

The 2-ounce liquid is the line's flagship format for cats and small breed dogs. The pump-style bottle delivers controlled dosing of EPA and DHA from sustainably sourced sardines and anchovies, supporting skin, coat, joint, and cognitive health for daily use under veterinary direction when chronic concerns are present.

Omega-3 Pet, Liquid for Medium to Large Breed Dogs

The larger-volume liquid format is sized for medium and large breed dogs whose body weight requires higher daily EPA and DHA delivery. The same triglyceride-form fish oil base is delivered in a format that aligns with breed-specific dosing, maintaining freshness through bottle architecture and packaging.

Omega-3 Pet Soft Gels for Dogs & Cats

The 180-count soft gel format delivers the same wild-caught marine omega-3 profile in a capsule designed for dogs and cats whose owners prefer a discrete, no-mess delivery. Soft gels are convenient for travel, boarding, and households where liquid administration is logistically inconvenient.

Pet Cod Liver Oil

Pet Cod Liver Oil is a wild-caught Arctic cod-based formula for dogs and cats that delivers EPA and DHA alongside the naturally occurring vitamins A and D found in cod liver. The cod-derived format has a long history in integrative veterinary practice for daily lipid and fat-soluble vitamin support.

Omega-3 Pet Salmon Oil

Omega-3 Pet Salmon Oil features wild Alaskan salmon as the lipid source, offering a broader fatty-acid profile that includes additional omega-class nutrients beyond EPA and DHA. It is often selected for dogs whose owners want a salmon-specific profile for skin, coat, and cardiovascular support.

Supporting Products

Omega-3 Pet Liquid 8 fl oz: Mid-size liquid format for households with multiple dogs.

Omega-3 Pet Liquid 16 fl oz: Larger format for large breed dogs and multi-pet households.

Pet Cod Liver Oil Liquid Variants: Wild Arctic cod liver oil in supplemental sizing options.

Soft Gels for Cats and Small Dogs: Smaller-capsule format calibrated for feline and small canine dosing.

Omega-3 Pet Travel Packs (where available): Single-serve formats useful for boarding or travel.

Marine Lipid Discipline for Real Daily Care

Nordic Pet has earned its place in integrative veterinary recommendations by doing one category of nutrition exceptionally well. The combination of NASC certification, Friend of the Sea sourcing, triglyceride-form omega-3s, species-specific dosing, and third-party freshness testing puts the line in a small group of fish oils that pet owners and veterinarians can trust without reservation. For dogs and cats whose daily plan benefits from clean, well-tested marine lipids, for skin, joints, brain, and inflammatory balance, Nordic Pet is one of the most reliable choices available. Curated Pets stocks Nordic Pet for households that take fish oil quality seriously. Browse the Nordic Pet selection at Curated Pets and find the format that fits your dog or cat best.