Watsonville, CA (July 23, 2012) Nordic Naturals®, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 oil supplements, invites all AVMA Convention attendees to “Therapeutic Use of Omega-3 Fish Oil in Companion Animals,” a comprehensive seminar by John E. Bauer, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dipl. ACVN. Dr. Bauer will speak on Sunday, August 5^th from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. during this year’s American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, which runs August 3^rd–7^th in San Diego, California. The Sunrise CE seminar will take place at the San Diego Convention Center in room 17A/B. CE credits will be available.

Dr. John E. Bauer is Professor of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and holder of the Mark L. Morris Professorship of Clinical Nutrition in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. Dr. Bauer's areas of specialization are lipid biochemistry, disorders of lipid metabolism, and comparative biomedicine and nutrition.

His seminar will discuss scientific evidence for the use of omega-3s in mitigating inflammation in various health conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, cardiovascular disorders, osteoarthritis, renal diseases, hyperlipidemia, and neural development, and will consider its application in emerging areas like behavior and cancer therapeutics. Guidelines for supplementation and how to choose a quality omega-3 product will also be covered.

Nordic Naturals is pleased to present its Nordic Pet^® Collection at Booth 1546 in the Convention Hall. The company is offering a 20% discount and free ground shipping on all orders placed at the show. Veterinary professionals and media are encouraged to visit the booth for educational information and product samples.

Nordic Naturals was inspired to launch its Nordic Pet Collection to provide dog and cat companions with the same exceptional-quality oils the company produces for humans, so that pet companions can experience the health benefits of their omega-3 fish oils. The products are specially formulated for dogs and cats. Daily supplementation with the products is a proactive way to help maintain the overall health of pet companions. Both the Omega-3 Pet™ and Pet Cod Liver Oil products are excellent sources of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Omega-3 Pet oil is derived exclusively from wild anchovies and sardines from the South Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru. Pet Cod Liver Oil is derived exclusively from wild Arctic cod (Skrei) from the Norwegian Sea.