As with our flax oil, we grow our crops on UK farms and choose varieties with a higher specification of Omega 6 GLA than standard Borage crops. Cold pressing means that fruit or seeds are pressed and ground in heavy granite millstones or stainless steel presses.

Zinc plays an important role in skin condition and is an essential component for hair growth. Vitamin C & E are important antioxidants to help maintain healthy skin. The pressing and grinding does produce some heat due to friction. However, for an oil to be accepted as cold pressed, the temperature must not rise above 80.6°F (27°C), and many cold pressed oils are produced at even lower temperatures. By simply cold pressing, we can maintain the oils in their natural condition, which makes them highly effective for your pets. It also keeps them naturally tasty and easy to feed. Fresh Salmon oil has been proven to provide a higher quality and more stable source of Omega 3 than ordinary fish oils. The fresh Salmon oil in YuDERM Cat and YuDERM Itchy Dog consists of 100% Salmon oil with no additives. The Salmon come from the crystal-clear fjords of Norway, and – from boat to bottle – the oil takes under 1 hour to process. We use only the trimmings from around the Salmon fillet to ensure a high purity oil.These are all signs that our special skin and coat supplement for show dogs could help your dog look glossier and healthier at their next show. So what exactly is YuMEGA Show Dog, and how can it help? How does YuMEGA Show Dog help get your dog in beautiful condition? As with all our ingredients, we select the best natural Omega oils, and process them to retain all their effective nutrients, cold pressing them wherever possible. We also try to reduce our carbon footprint of our oils by sourcing products in the UK whenever we can. What is cold pressing oils? Lintbells sources the oils from the very finest natural plant sources. Golden Flax and Borage (Starflower) seeds. Then, they are cold-pressed to carefully extract the oil and is immediately bottled to keep the oil as fresh as possible. Then Vitamin E from natural plant sources is added to maintain the quality of the oil and mop up free radicals. Today, most pets live in modern, centrally heated homes, and that can mean dogs and cats often stop and start moulting continually throughout the year, which can put extra stress on their skin.

Omega oils have many useful qualities that make them vital additions to the diets of dogs and cats. They play an important role in skin & coat health. Then we add Vitamin E from natural plant sources to maintain the quality of the oil and mop up free radicals. Contains Omega 6 GLA to nourish and replenish your cat's skin, improving skin condition and coat growth. In a nutshell, YuMEGA Show Dog provides specialist nutrition to improve dog skin condition and help your show dog achieve their best-ever performance. Here at Lintbells, we believe in using only the very best natural ingredients in all our products. That’s why we work hard to source the finest raw materials, and then make sure they’re processed to retain as many of their key nutrients as possible. Of course, this applies to the essential Omega 3 & 6 oils you’ll find in our popular YuDERM range. Did you know?

Omega 3 is a group of three main polyunsaturated ‘fatty acids’. They are ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid). These fatty acids will be referred to throughout using these initials. We cold press our Golden Flax, Starflower, Sunflower and Evening Primrose seeds carefully to extract the oil, and then we bottle the oil immediately to maintain freshness. Omega 3 ALA helps to keep dogs’ coats in good condition and supports the outer coat hairs, providing waterproofing and protection from the elements. Added natural Vitamin E and Omega 6 (LA), support the skin’s natural defences, helping your dog maintain a barrier against the allergens that cause itching.

One of the key ways to prevent a dog or cat moulting excessively is to ensure their levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 are high enough to keep their skin moist, supple and healthy. Maintaining quality all the way to your home We make sure we know exactly where all our oils come from and can trace their entire journey from their origins to our store. Throughout that journey we protect the oils to keep them fresh and preserve their health-giving properties.Evening Primrose oil is easily absorbed by the skin and can protect the skin’s moisture balance, helping to support soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin. Sunflower oil

If you’re interested in the science, let’s take a closer look at exactly how… Promotes rapid coat growth Omega 6 GLA helps to nourish and replenish dogs’ skin, ensuring the skin stays healthy and maintains active coat growth. It also soothes sensitive skin and reduces itching and scratching. Like humans, dogs can’t produce beneficial amounts of GLA themselves, so you need to supplement their diet. Nourishing hair follicles and supporting the skin replenishment cycle, helping to reduce excess moulting and encourage coat growth.

YuMEGA Itchy Dog also contains the finest 100% Salmon oil from the crystal clear fjords of Norway. From fishing boat to bottle-ready oil, it takes less than an hour to process this finest quality Salmon oil, so your dog is getting the freshest, most effective skin-soothing goodness. Lintbells sources the very finest Golden Flax and Borage (Starflower) seeds, which we then cold-press to carefully extract the oil. It’s like producing the best virgin olive oil – and we always bottle the oil immediately to keep it fresh as possible. Then we add Vitamin E from natural plant sources to maintain the quality of the oil as you store it, and mop up free radicals. All the best oils are cold pressed, as it allows them to retain all their flavour, aroma and nutritional value. For example, cold pressed olive oil is highly regarded and commands a higher price than ordinary olive oil.