Olive Oil

Claire/Mark · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:14 pm Post subject: Olive Oil

Hello Everyone quick questions how often should you put Olive oil in there diner and how much? Very Happy

Going to try this and see if it improves the pooches coats etc Very Happy

Janis · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

not really sure but i would suggest a teaspoon at each meal!

also what about eggs as they .........raw eggs are good for the coat!!!!
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Jack · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject:

A teaspoon or 5ml for a small dog but for a dog of Tara's size I would suggest a tablespoon or 10 - 15ml. Give once a day only with their meal either drizzled on or mixed in too much and you will notice them piling on the weight - sure they'll eat as much as you give them as they LOVE the taste but you have to limit it or it can undo all the good you are trying to do.

Also consider Vitapet. It costs more but has specific vitamins in to improve their coat AND joints. I usually start giving it to my Staffies when they hit 8 or 9 years of age as it's round about then you notice that they start to slow down (SOME unkind people might suggest they become more like "normal" dogs Rolling Eyes

)and also around this time you might notice arthritis starts to appear. Mine also like the Bob Martin conditioning tablets and I have to say their coats do get more glossy when I give them a couple of those a day Wink

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jackdeb · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject:

I've never heard of the olive oil or the eggs Shocked

...might give it a go Smile

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Claire/Mark · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks Everyone will try the oil and the eggs Very Happy

jackdeb · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:04 am Post subject: Re: Olive Oil

maureenmcl · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:16 am Post subject:

Another tip that my brother uses in his kennels is a portion of sardines a week great source of omega oils and really helps a dull coat and the dogs love it. Aldi and Lidl do the tins and are quite cheap as a treat.

jackdeb · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:25 am Post subject:

Jack · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:27 am Post subject:

Yep - makes them ming even more!!!! Pilchards are also great, as is Salmon but that should be given more sparingly given the high fat and protein content.
Also care should be taken and NEVER give them if they are in brine as there's WAY too much salt in that than is good for our pooches Wink

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shirley c · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

never heard of using olive oil, be pretty expensive. Cod Liver oil or Veg oil is what we use for the horses too
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Isabel · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject:

olive oil is good for their coats. I don't use it as my two get pilchards and raw eggs every week which keeps their coats looking lovely, but yes it does make them stinky Very Happy

They love them though!

Claire/Mark · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:02 am Post subject: Re: Olive Oil

Claire/Mark · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:04 am Post subject:

Jack · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:07 pm Post subject:

Whoops Claire!! Laughing

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