2006-07-20 11:34:17 · 17 answers · asked by Milan 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I feed them a mixture of Natural Choice dry and moist food, and they're healthy, but I've been told it's good to add a few drops of olive oil for skin/fur/digestive reasons.....
2006-07-20 11:47:26 · update #1
TABLESPOON???? A TEASPOON of any oil a day AT MOST!! You have lttle IGGYS, not racing Greys!!Too much oil will give them diarrhea big time!! What would be more beneficial for them is fish oil. Omegas and all that, very good for you and the dogs both. You can get fish oil capsules any place they sell vitamins. I would give them one capsule a day. If the capsule is too big for them to swallow, pierce it with a pin and squeeze onto their food. Take one yourself, it's a great source of essential fatty acids, omegas, etc. If a dog is bound up give them a bit of canned pumpkin with rice and cooked ground meat or chicken for each meal until they are regular... It is the best thing for dogs off their "routine". ALWAYS take your dog to the vet if they are ill or running a fever for more than 2 days. Better safe than sorry.
2006-07-20 12:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by jandor9 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Olive Oil For Dogs
2016-09-29 13:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-16 02:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-01 03:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're already feeding an outstanding food - my favorite, by the way. If their coats or skin are dry or they need a few more calories, you could give them a teaspoon of olive oil. They are small dogs, and any more than that may give them loose stools.
2006-07-20 19:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give my dogs a tablespoon of olive oil once a day and a vitamin e pill as well once a day. I mix this with their food in the morning. They both have great coats, and their digestive movements look healthier.
2006-07-20 12:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by bfarris21 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of giving them olive oil. I've heard of giving them canola oil. Probably a tablespoon for your dogs
2006-07-20 11:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by MEB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my vet said my male toy poodle didn't need any oil in his diet. "just make his food mushy with water".
the old wife's tales said that the oil (usually bacon grease) was used for flavor or seasoning dog's food, help keep a shiny coat and to avoid constipation. that's why i wanted to give my puppy some oil...he has such a hard time (sometimes) with his bowels. he actually yelps while having a movement.
2006-07-20 11:51:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs need a solid bowel movement to keep their anal glands cleaned. Too much olive oil makes so for worse than soft feces. You will have to take your doggie to the groomer to have his glands cleaned. I learned the hard way. A teaspoon every other day is fine
2014-07-02 17:55:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 3 table spoons per dog.
2006-07-20 12:33:42 · answer #10 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋