The short answer—yes! Olive oil can offer many different health benefits for dogs (most of the same ones it offers us humans). Here are a few!

Improving Coat & Skin Health

Extra virgin olive oil is a superfood—chock-full of nutrients and vitamins that are vital to maintaining a healthy coat. We're talking Omega-3s, polyphenols, vitamin E, and other fatty acids. It can take about a month to see a difference, but supplementing your dog's diet with olive oil can increase the shine and luster of their coat. 

Boosts Gut Wellness

Olive oil has natural laxative properties, which means it can also come in handy if your pup suffers from constipation. Polyphenols, found in high levels in extra virgin olive oil, also promote a healthy microbiome in the gut. That being said, be careful to slowly introduce it into their diet—you don't wanna overdo it and can always add more! 

Immunity Boost

That gut health boost comes with reduced inflammation and improved immunity. Antioxidants like polyphenols and vitamin E can protect their cells from free radical damage, and reduce their risk of heart disease or cancer. And just as olive oil gives us humans a cognitive boost and improves our neural function, it provides those same benefits for dogs.

Can Support Healthy Weight

Extra virgin olive oil is FULL of MUFAs. MUFAs are monounsaturated fats (aka the good kind) that help break down fat in fat cells, which can help promote weight loss and reduce the risk of obesity.

Natural Allergy Remedy

Many dogs struggle with environmental allergens like dust or pollen which makes their skin inflamed and itch. That's where oleic acid comes in. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat that is a building block in olive oil. A healthy fat, it can offer anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation triggered by allergies and soothe the itching.