Mutton Bird Oil Natural Superfood
Mutton bird oil is manufactured by the juvenile bird when it is fed by the parent bird with regurgitated food collected from our southern oceans. The food collected includes vegetation, algae, minute fish species, zooplankton and copepods. This food resource is rich in antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and other valuable nutrients. Such properties make it a concentrated food, which gives credibility to the thought that it is one of nature's most concentrated food oils that exists.
Mutton Bird oil is one of nature's least known beneficial foods and is also one of the few oils that does not involve an extraction process that damages vital properties of the oil. It is almost peerless in both nutritive index and pureness.
The oil has been used both indigenously and by non-indigenous people in areas of health and wellbeing. Mutton Bird Oil is produced within the bird's stomach to it has not been through any other extraction process such as mechanical, chemical, or heating. Therefore the potent nutritive properties are fully conserved to aid a range of health benefits naturally.
Omega Wild is the pure oil from Mutton Birds. The oil has marine omega-3 acids EPA and DHA which have recognition within the medical world with numerous studies, trials and tests affirming the use of marine omega-3s in the area of cardiovascular conditions and in other areas such as anti-inflammatory use for muscular stiffness, cramps and soreness. The marine omega-3 acids are used both orally and dermally.
Immune System
The omega-3 acid constituents of Mutton Bird oil have properties that are said to help support immune function. Some of the nutritive properties include marine omega-3 acids EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), also vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, iodine, selenium, iron, zinc and calcium, to name some.
Why Omega Wild is different from every other omega-3 supplement
Standard fish oil is industrially extracted using heat, chemical neutralisation, bleaching, and deodorisation. Omega Wild is a natural stomach secretion produced within the bird's own body during its 30,000km annual migration. It has never been industrially extracted. A 2016 PMC peer-reviewed study (Akanbi et al., Food Chemistry) found Mutton Bird oil contains omega-3 at 24.1% in triglyceride form and 30.7% in wax ester form, alongside natural mineral co-factors including magnesium, iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, and calcium to co-factors stripped from standard fish oil by industrial processing.
What Rogue Raw customers say about Omega Wild
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"My 9-year-old Labrador has had arthritic hips for two years. Tried several fish oil brands with minimal improvement. Two months on Omega Wild and the mobility improvement is remarkable. My vet noticed the difference at the last check-up and asked what had changed."
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"My staffy had chronic skin itching for years. Switched to Omega Wild six weeks ago. The scratching has reduced dramatically and his coat is noticeably thicker and shinier. Nothing else changed in his diet. The difference is clear."
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"Did not know what Mutton Bird oil was until I found Rogue Raw. Three months in and my border collie has completely different energy on walks. Coat is incredible. Will never go back to standard fish oil capsules."
What Omega Wild Mutton Bird oil does for dogs and cats
Joint health and mobility
EPA competes with arachidonic acid at the COX enzyme level, producing resolvins and protectins that actively resolve joint inflammation rather than simply suppressing the inflammatory cascade as NSAIDs do. For dogs with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, or post-exercise joint soreness, daily Omega Wild supplementation provides the EPA dose needed for measurable reduction in joint inflammation. A Cambridge 2025 systematic review confirmed effective EPA for canine osteoarthritis at 48 to 100mg per kilogram of body weight daily. See our complete joint health guide for the full protocol.
Skin and coat health
The omega-6 to omega-3 imbalance in most commercial and raw-fed dog diets (often 15:1 to 25:1 versus the optimal 5:1 to 10:1) drives the chronic skin inflammation, barrier disruption, and coat dullness that Australian dog owners frequently report. Omega Wild's EPA and DHA rebalance this ratio and shift skin inflammatory signalling from pro-inflammatory to pro-resolving. The selenium in Omega Wild supports the glutathione peroxidase antioxidant system that protects skin cell membranes from oxidative damage. Coat improvement is typically visible within four to six weeks of consistent supplementation. See our skin and coat guide.
Cardiovascular support
The 2016 PMC study measured the atherogenicity index (IA) of Mutton Bird oil at 0.21 and the thrombogenicity index (IT) at 0.08. These low values indicate strong cardiovascular protective potential. The wax ester fraction of Mutton Bird oil has documented cholesterol-lowering properties in separate research (Hargrove et al., 2004). For breeds with genetic cardiovascular predisposition (Dobermans, Boxers, Great Danes), daily Omega Wild supplementation supports the dietary cardiovascular management that EPA and DHA research consistently supports.
Brain and cognitive function
DHA constitutes approximately 40% of the fatty acid content in neuronal cell membranes. Regular Omega Wild supplementation provides the DHA that incorporates into these membranes, improving synaptic signalling and receptor sensitivity. In puppies, adequate DHA during the first twelve months of neurological architecture development supports faster learning acquisition. In senior dogs, DHA supplementation is associated with improved cognitive function scores. A 2024 canine study found the average dog has an omega-3 index of just 1.4%, well below the 4% minimum associated with cardiovascular and cognitive health benefits.
Palatability for picky eaters
Omega Wild's natural marine aroma activates olfactory responses in dogs and cats more powerfully than neutral vegetable oils or synthetic supplements. For picky eaters or underweight pets with reduced appetite, a few millilitres of Omega Wild over the daily meal consistently improves food acceptance and overall intake.
How to use Omega Wild: dosing guide
Recommended daily dosing for Omega Wild
| Pet type | Dose | Frequency |
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| Puppies and kittens (from 6 months) | 2ml | Every second day |
| Small to medium dogs and cats | 5ml | Every second or third day |
| Large dogs | 5ml per 15kg | Every second day |
Start at half the recommended dose for the first week to allow digestive adjustment. Add directly to the main meal. Store refrigerated after opening.
Omega Wild and the full Rogue Raw omega-3 protocol
Omega Wild supplementation is most effective as part of a complete marine omega-3 protocol that combines the daily oil supplement with whole-food dietary sources of EPA and DHA. The recommended protocol is Omega Wild daily at the dosing above, alongside sardines or salmon belly two to three times weekly as the dietary protein rotation. Whole-food EPA and DHA from sardines arrives in phospholipid form, which has superior cell membrane incorporation compared to the triglyceride form in most capsule supplements. Omega Wild and whole-food dietary omega-3 together provide EPA and DHA through multiple delivery pathways for maximum tissue incorporation. See our complete omega-3 guide for the full protocol and dosage table by body weight and condition.
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Why choose Rogue Raw
Why Omega Wild is the best marine omega-3 supplement for Australian dogs
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Australia's only Mutton Bird oil pet supplement
Omega Wild is the only pet supplement in Australia using pure Mutton Bird oil as its omega-3 source. No industrial extraction. No chemical processing. No competitor offers this.
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Never industrially extracted
No heat, no chemical solvents, no bleaching, no deodorisation. The full nutritional integrity of Mutton Bird stomach oil preserved. No other marine omega-3 supplement can make this claim.
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Wax ester omega-3 to unique to Mutton Bird oil
Wax esters at 30.7% omega-3 content, fully bioavailable, with additional cholesterol-lowering properties. Absent from all fish oil and krill oil products.
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Complete natural mineral co-factor matrix
Magnesium, iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, and calcium alongside EPA and DHA. Co-factors that support omega-3 absorption and antioxidant protection to intact because the oil was never industrially processed.
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30,000+ Australian dogs fed since 2009
Over a decade of Omega Wild supplementation outcomes across Australian dogs of every breed, size, and life stage.
Related reading
Omega-3 for dogs: EPA, DHA and what actually works - the full omega-3 guide with dosage table by body weight, condition, and life stage
Raw food for dog skin and coat Australia - how Omega Wild EPA fits into the complete skin and coat dietary protocol
Raw feeding for dogs with joint problems - the complete joint protocol combining Omega Wild with dietary protein rotation
Best food for dogs gut health - how omega-3 anti-inflammatory support complements the gut microbiome protocol
Frequently asked questions: Omega Wild Mutton Bird oil
What is Omega Wild and what is it made from?
Omega Wild is the pure, unextracted stomach oil of the Mutton Bird (Short-tailed Shearwater). Produced naturally within the bird's body as an energy reserve for its 30,000km annual migration. Never industrially extracted, heated, or chemically processed. A 2016 PMC study found it contains 24.1% omega-3 in triglyceride form and 30.7% in wax ester form alongside natural mineral co-factors.
What are the benefits of Omega Wild for dogs?
Joint and mobility support via EPA anti-inflammatory action. Skin and coat improvement via omega-6/omega-3 rebalancing. Cardiovascular support with atherogenicity index of 0.21. Immune function modulation. Brain and cognitive support via DHA neuronal membrane incorporation. Palatability improvement for picky eaters.
How does Omega Wild differ from standard fish oil?
No industrial extraction (fish oil uses heat, chemicals, bleaching, deodorisation). Contains wax esters at 30.7% omega-3 to absent from fish oil. Retains complete natural mineral co-factors (Mg, I, Se, Fe, Zn, Ca) stripped by fish oil processing. Has natural carotenoid antioxidant protection rather than added synthetic vitamin E.
How much Omega Wild should I give my dog?
Puppies and kittens (6 months plus): 2ml every second day. Small to medium dogs: 5ml every second or third day. Large dogs: 5ml per 15kg of body weight every second day. Start at half dose for the first week. Add directly to the main meal.
Is Omega Wild safe for dogs?
Yes. Human-grade, naturally produced without industrial chemicals, relatively stable against oxidation due to natural carotenoid content. Introduce gradually. Consult your veterinarian before supplementing dogs with confirmed cardiac, renal, or clotting conditions.
Can cats take Omega Wild?
Yes. Omega Wild is appropriate for both dogs and cats. Cats cannot efficiently convert plant-based ALA to EPA and DHA and require preformed marine omega-3. Dose: 2ml every second day for kittens from 6 months; 2 to 3ml every second or third day for adult cats.
What is the omega-3 content of Omega Wild?
A 2016 PMC study found omega-3 at 24.1% of the triglyceride fraction and 30.7% of the wax ester fraction. Pancreatic lipase hydrolyses both lipid classes, making all EPA and DHA bioavailable. The wax ester fraction is absent from standard fish oil and krill oil.
Where does Rogue Raw source its Mutton Bird oil?
From the Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris) breeding on Australia's southern offshore islands, particularly Bass Strait. Mutton Bird harvesting has supported Aboriginal Tasmanian communities for centuries. CSIRO has confirmed seasonal harvesting levels are well within sustainable limits.
Omega Wild is the only Australian pet supplement using pure, unextracted Mutton Bird oil as its marine omega-3 source. Start with Omega Wild at the recommended dose for your pet's size, pair with sardines two to three times weekly for the complete dietary omega-3 protocol, or save with the Omega Wild and Collagen Boost combo pack. See our omega-3 guide for the full dosage protocol by body weight and health condition.
Rogue Raw Nutrition Team
NSW-based raw pet food specialists since 2009. This guide is general information, not veterinary advice. Consult your veterinarian for pets with confirmed medical conditions before starting supplementation. Over 30,000 Australian dogs fed.
