Is Olive Oil okay for my chihuahua?

Question

I recently adopting a chihuahua from a private home. The lady recommended putting olive oil on his food because that helps their coats. Is this okay? Also is it okay to give the little guy milk every day as a "treat"?

Answer 1

I do not know about olive oil for the coat but I know that an egg will do the trick. My chihuahua gets milk as a treat but everyone else seems to think that it is a bad idea. Have fun they are a blast..

Answer 2

I've never heard of any problems feeding olive oil to dogs; there don't seem to be any harmful compounds in it (the way, say, chocolate turns out to be unexpectedly dangerous). A tablespoon of oil is a fair bit of it, however, depending on the size of the dog. A tablespoon of olive oil contains 120 calories. Dogs generally need only 20-40 calories per pound per day; a 20 pound dog eats 800 calories. Adding an extra 120 calories per day is a fair bit. The advice I've usually heard runs closer to a teaspoon, unless you've got a really big dog. Good nutrition and health in general is essential to having a healthy coat. I've heard a few claims made for olive oil, but the most important element is usually to make sure that the dog is eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals, which olive oil does NOT provide. Check with your veterinarian for what dog food she recommends for your particular breed, age, weight, condition, etc. Adding a little olive oil to that probably won't hurt, and may help, as long as you're not adding so much that it just makes your dog fat.

Answer 3

Olive oil is okay for coats but I prefer raw egg 2 or 3 x's wkly or flax seed oil in the event of dry skin condition. Milk given to a pup that has already been weaned is sure to produce diahhera. Get some Nutro Ultra puppy bisquits for treats.

Answer 4

Olive oil is a little rich for dogs. Once in awhile, maybe, but certainly not every day. Safflower oil or sunflower oil is the best. Don't give too much, tho, or it will "leak" out his behind, and you will have a mess.
No! Milk is not good for a dog every day. It will give them diarrhea. Once a week, if that.

Answer 5

A little olive oil is good. I'm not real sure about the milk. A little bit is probably okay.

Answer 6

First you did NOT adopt you bought a chihuahua when you could have really adopted a homeless one.

http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=Chihuahua&pet.Age=&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=&preview=1&scope=2&x=0&y=0

Do not give your dog milk its really bad for their stomach and may cause other health issues. Olive oil won't kill him but there is no need as long as he has a healthy daily diet. May cause loose stool.

Answer 7

About 1 teaspoon a day of olive oil would be great for his skin and coat. No to the milk, though, dogs don't do lactose. You could give him a tiny bit of yogurt, though - it's good for the digestion (so-fat, no-sugar added).

Answer 8

the milk is not needed. the olive oil you can put a couple drops on food 1 every month would be fine. There are far better treats than milk.

Answer 9

Do not put Olive oil all the time. Just for a change now and then you may resort to it. Cream biscuits will be superior to milk to "Treat"-but the treat is not given on daily basis !!

Answer 10

Ask your vet these questions, then you'll know for sure. Some people feed their pets things they shouldn't out of love, when in all actuality, it's not doing them any good. Check with the vet when in doubt.