Posted by Rick Petrocelly on 28th Jan 2018
We know all about how olive oil can help our own diets, buthave you heard about how it can help your dog? The same reasons you should beconsuming olive oil are the reasons why you should be letting your dog in onthe healing powers of olive oil as well. Some people have heralded the oil as asuperfood.
Help control weightgain:
Because olive oil is so high in monounsaturated fats, it can help breakdown the fat inside of the fat cells and help shed pounds. It can be verybeneficial in dogs with serious weight issues. Extra-virgin olive is rich inantioxidant features because of its wealth of polyphenols, vitamin E,clorophyll and carotenoids which reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease anddiabetes as well. Obesity in pets can lead to disease very quickly. Obese petsare more of a risk to suffer from stroke too, which is another reason whyadding extra-virgin olive oil to your pet’s diet can work wonders.
Olive oil can also help get rid of belly fat and reducesinsulin sensitivity which reduces the risk of diabetes. It has a reputation ofbeing a fuel for metabolism in dogs meaning it can help get your dog moreactive. Overall, if you’d like to add a supplement to your pet’s diet that willhelp prevent obesity and any disease associated with it, olive oil is anecessity.
Helps keep skin andfur healthy:
You can use olive oil to help condition your dog’s fur by incorporating itinto your its diet with a daily serving. It adds a sheen to any type of fur orcoat and helps alleviate dry and itchy skin. When dogs ingest olive oil, itworks as a natural moisturizer and helps combat flaky skin, fleas, sensitivityto shampoo, stress and hormonal changes. If you’ve been trying to find a way togive your dog a softer coat of fur, olive oil is definitely something thatshould be considered.
Using olive oil is also can also be effective as amoisturizer, by applying it directly to your pet’s skin. It is recommended toadd five to ten drops of oil to one cup of water, before using your hands tomassage the mixture into your pet’s fur. Try this daily until the dog’s furlooks the way it needs to. Once it does, keep applying the treatmentperiodically. This is great to remember during the winter months when petsoften experience skin and fur discomfort.
Improves the ImmuneSystem:
The rich nutrients in olive oil also helps to boost the immune system inyour pet. The polyphenols and carotenoids that help improve immune system.Olive oil will help your dog fight off harmful pathogens which helps preventyour dog from getting sick as the seasons transitions. Olive oil can alsoprevent free radical cell oxidation that often leads premature aging. It alsohelps fight disease in your dog.
Provides a BrainBoost:
Olive oil also provides dogs with a mental boost. There’sextensive research that provides proof that olive oil possesses compounds thatcontribute to brain health. The studies found that a particular polyphenolcalled oleocanthal which is found in olives and extra virgin olive oil islinked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The results found from thestudies also display that incorporating olive oil into your dog’s diet can helpprotect the brain against cognitive decline in older dogs.
Olive oil helps improve blood flow in older dogs. You cansupport their memory and brain function by adding 1-2 teaspoons per day.Younger dogs who have olive oil regularly incorporated into their diets areusually more energetic, and often experience enhanced cognition. Breeds thatare known for belonging to “intelligent” breeds like poodles, would benefitextraordinarily from a small serving of olive oil. Similar to the nutrientsfound in fish, olive oil will improve your dog’s focus and attention.
Conclusions:
Anyone looking to improve the lifestyle of their four-legged friends shouldbe looking to incorporate olive oil into their diet as soon as possible. Otheradvantages include not having to resort to as many over-the-counter supplementslater on in their life, and prevention of diseases like Alzheimers anddementia. Other benefits to feeding your dog a couple of drops of olive oilevery now and then include good bone and joint health and improved circulation.Olive oil contributes to the blood flow of your pet, and helps dogs who havedifficulty breathing. For instance, dogs who suffer from asthma would greatlybenefit from regular olive oil consumption.
It should also be mentioned that dogs enjoy the taste ofolive oil! It is often used as a method of stimulating the appetite of a dogwho may be having trouble eating. It can be added to wet or dry food. Theeasiest way to incorporate olive oil into your dog’s diet is to drizzle it overthe food, or to try baking dog treats using olive oil. The servings should belimited to just one teaspoon per 20 pounds per body weight per day. Forinstance, if your dog is 80 lbs., about four teaspoons per day should suffice.
Many of thebenefits olive oil provides for people are thesame as those that it offers for dogs. If your pet’s longevity and brain healthis of the same importance to you as yours, you should be incorporating oliveoil into their diet. They’ll not only enjoy it, but you’ll benefit from havingyour four-legged friend here and healthy for a very long time.
