Nordic Naturals Pet Review 2026: Fresh COAs, Dated Science

Nordic Naturals is worth considering when you want a dedicated pet fish oil with documented quality credentials and a public route to batch-test information. It offers more than one way to give it, which matters if pouring oil into a meal works better in your home than offering a capsule. 1 5 6

The choice is no longer just a bottle of oil. Nordic also sells dog chews with additional ingredients. A 30-count bag can last only ten days at one of the listed daily amounts, so format changes both the formula and the cost of using it. 4

Oil, soft gels and chews create different routines

Omega-3 Pet offers a choice between pouring a measured amount of liquid and giving soft gels. The cat-specific Omega-3 Cat is a two-ounce liquid with a measured dropper. Nordic also sells separate dog chews for skin and coat, joints, and digestion. 1 2 3

That gives you a sensible starting point: the liquid suits a routine built around mixing food, while a gel may avoid pouring oil at each meal. A bone-broth-flavored skin-and-coat chew introduces both another way of feeding and additional ingredients. 4 A recommendation for one format does not settle whether your pet will accept another.

What the current EPA and DHA panels show

EPA and DHA are two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. Their amounts are more specific than the amount of oil as a whole. 9 The current Nordic labels give the following figures for each product’s stated unit: 2 3 4

On small screens, scroll across for all columns.

These are the milligram amounts printed on the labels, not results from testing a purchased batch. The rows describe different units; one gel, one chew and 1 mL of cat liquid are not interchangeable servings.

Applying the dog products’ directions for the 20–39 lb band, two soft gels supply 510 mg EPA + DHA and 20 calories, while three skin-and-coat chews supply 255 mg EPA + DHA and 51 calories. The chews also contain vitamin E, biotin and zinc. You are choosing a different mixture and feeding format, not simply the same oil in a treat. 2 4

A 30-count bag is not necessarily a month’s supply

For a dog in the manufacturer’s 20–39 lb band, the current directions call for two Omega-3 Pet soft gels or three Skin & Coat Soft Chews daily. The US one-time prices checked on September 7, 2026 make the difference visible: 2 4

• 90 soft gels at $22.95: 45 days at the stated use, or $0.51 per day.
• 30 skin-and-coat chews at $29.95: 10 days at the stated use, or about $3.00 per day.

These are costs for two different formulas at their published directions, not equal amounts of nutrients or a personalized prescription. Tax, shipping and discounts are outside the calculation. The chew’s convenience may be worth paying for; the package count alone conceals how quickly it can be used.

The best format still has to reach the bowl

In one owner discussion, a cat’s refusal of oil prompted a search for treats instead. In another, a dog owner who had settled on Nordic still wanted to know whether the soft gel would be difficult to give. Those are different problems from choosing a reputable brand. 10 11

Nordic’s directions address part of the gel question: for smaller dogs in its 10–19 lb band, it says to puncture the soft gel and put the oil on food. For dogs of 20 lb and above, it allows adding the gel to food or giving it directly. Follow the instructions for the actual package rather than assuming every pet is expected to swallow an intact capsule. 2

The cat bottle includes a measuring routine

Omega-3 Cat comes with a measured dropper, making its small liquid servings easier to identify than an unmarked pour. The handling instructions matter too: Nordic says to clean the pipette after each use and refrigerate the bottle with its original cap. Its label says the oil is best used within three months after opening. 3

For a cat owner, that is a more useful detail than the word “pet” on a larger bottle. Plan for the measuring tool, its cleaning and a place in the refrigerator. The current dog-chew directions are not cat directions, even when the packaging shares the same brand.

What the lot-number lookup provides

Nordic’s quality page lets a customer enter a lot number to look for a certificate of analysis, or COA. The company says its testing covers potency, purity and freshness. In practical terms, the certificate is where you look for measured contents, named contaminants and indicators of oil oxidation—the chemical changes involved in deterioration. 5

The lookup is a useful feature. We inspected the route, not a certificate for a purchased bottle, so we cannot report a particular batch’s numbers or laboratory. Nordic’s help page directs customers to use the bottle’s lot number and contact the company if the certificate cannot be found. Keep the result with that bottle’s identity; a certificate from another lot answers a different question. 8

NASC verifies a quality system

NASC’s own supplier profile says Nordic Naturals passed an independent facility audit and earned permission to display the Quality Seal. The program requires ongoing production controls, an adverse-event reporting system, labeling standards and random testing by an independent laboratory to check label claims. 6 7

That is meaningful evidence about how a company manages quality. A lot-specific certificate provides the results for an identified sample. Neither is a clinical trial showing how much a particular pet’s skin, joints or behavior will improve; those are different questions from whether a product meets its declared specification.

The pet science is not confined to a 2010 PDF

Our earlier review described Nordic’s public pet science too narrowly. Its November 2017 article by Debbie Drecksel includes veterinary references, among them a 2013 feline osteoarthritis paper and a canine osteoarthritis trial published in 2016. 9

A referenced article can help explain why an ingredient is being considered. It does not automatically make the current oil, gel and chew products participants in those studies. The same distinction applies to an owner’s favorable review: it can describe experience without measuring the effect of the formula on its own.

Where Pet Gala fits in a skin-and-coat comparison

Fish oil contributes fats. A complete skin-and-coat routine also has to consider the skin’s supporting proteins, moisture barrier and hydration. Our Pet Gala brings those nutritional roles together in one powder for dogs and cats.

Marine collagen peptides and hydrolyzed whey sit alongside fatty-acid ingredients, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, zinc and biotin. This is the reason to consider Pet Gala for broader coat care: a formula built around several needs of the skin, with disclosed ingredients and a measured food-addition format.

La Petite Labs makes Pet Gala. Explore its formula explanation to see what that design offers. If your veterinarian has specified an EPA-and-DHA amount, compare products against that requirement directly; Pet Gala’s mixed-omega declaration does not make it an equivalent dose of Nordic fish oil.

About the historical 69/100 score

Nordic Naturals received 69/100 in our July 3, 2026 transparency audit. That score used the Brand Transparency Rubric to assess public disclosure. It was not a safety or effectiveness rating.

This September review corrects the blanket dated-science criticism and compares the current product panels. The July score has not been recalculated. It remains part of the historical brand comparison report, rather than a fresh assessment of every current Nordic product.

Should you choose Nordic Naturals Pet?

Nordic’s strongest case is a dedicated pet fish-oil range with documented quality credentials and a way to look up batch information. The practical choice is more specific: a measured cat liquid, dog soft gels, or a dog chew with additional ingredients.

Pick the format your pet will take, then check how many daily servings the package supplies. For the 20–39 lb example, that means recognizing the difference between 45 days of gels and ten days of chews before comparing prices. Keep the current label and the lot number with that choice. They are more useful than a star average attached to the brand name.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nordic Naturals Pet independently tested?

NASC independently lists Nordic Naturals as an audited supplier, and its Quality Seal program includes random independent laboratory testing. Nordic also describes its own testing and provides a COA lookup. This review verified those resources but did not retrieve a certificate for a specific purchased lot. 5 6 7

Are the soft chews the same as Omega-3 Pet oil?

No. Pet Skin & Coat Soft Chews are a dog formula that names vitamin E, biotin and zinc alongside fish oil. Their ingredients, directions and package duration differ from the oil and soft gels. 4

How long does a bag of Nordic Skin & Coat Soft Chews last?

It depends on the dog’s weight and the package directions. For the stated 20–39 lb band, the current chart lists three chews daily, so a 30-count bag lasts ten days. This is package arithmetic, not an individual feeding recommendation. 4

Does Nordic Naturals make an omega-3 product for cats?

Yes. Omega-3 Cat is a two-ounce liquid with a measured dropper and cat-specific directions. The company instructs owners to clean the pipette after each use and refrigerate the bottle with its original cap. 3

How do I find the certificate for my bottle?

Enter the lot number from the bottle into Nordic’s certificate lookup. Its help page says to contact customer service if the certificate cannot be located. Check that the certificate identifies the same lot as the bottle you have. 8

What does the 69/100 score mean?

It is the result of La Petite Labs’ July 3, 2026 public-transparency audit, not a measure of safety or effectiveness. This September article updates the explanation without issuing a new score. The historical score should not be read as a fresh rating of every current product.