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"Olive oil works, too, especially extra-virgin olive oil. I gave my dogs canola oil for years, and changed them to extra-virgin olive oil when hubby and I changed. I thought their coats looked great before, but in about 3 weeks on the extra-virgin olive oil, the improvement was startling. So that's what they get daily now."

I decided to take on your advice. Oh wow! What a change in my pup’s coat. I notice after only a week, her coat feels a lot softer, shiner and looks great! I also notice another bonus to giving her Extra Virgin Olive Oil – she doesn’t smell like a sweaty dog any more. I know this might sound funny, but she use to smell after a couple of days. I would have to give her a bath at least twice a week. Even after her bath, she would still smell a bit funny. Now, I love the way her coat smells. It’s almost like a sweet aroma, very soft and subtle. Thank you so much for your wonderful tip.

>>"Olive oil works, too, especially extra-virgin olive oil. I gave my dogs canola oil for years, and changed them to extra-virgin olive oil when hubby and I changed. I thought their coats looked great before, but in about 3 weeks on the extra-virgin olive oil, the improvement was startling. So that's what they get daily now."
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>>I decided to take on your advice. Oh wow! What a change in my pup’s coat. I notice after only a week, her coat feels a lot softer, shiner and looks great! I also notice another bonus to giving her Extra Virgin Olive Oil – she doesn’t smell like a sweaty dog any more. I know this might sound funny, but she use to smell after a couple of days. I would have to give her a bath at least twice a week. Even after her bath, she would still smell a bit funny. Now, I love the way her coat smells. It’s almost like a sweet aroma, very soft and subtle. Thank you so much for your wonderful tip. >>>>

Thanks for letting us know how well it worked for your dog! I was astonished when I saw the difference in my dogs, because their coats were already in such good shape that it took me absolutely by surprise. I also discovered that the extra-virgin works better than the plain olive oil. Needless to say, we buy the big size now, and everyone in this house eats that instead of other oils!

Interesting about the smell changing. It does work from the inside out, and would benefit the skin and other organs in addition to the hair. I'm delighted for you and for your little one!
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

Hi Gigi, Was reading about the extra virgin olive oil and wondered how you dispensed it to your dog and how much does one use? Anything that will benefit my boy I'm interested in. Thanks so much. Yorkiemom

I followed Miss Kathy's advice and it works wonders! many Many Thanks you you!

I bought a small bottle to give it a try. On my first feeding, I gave her about about two little drops (just so she would get use to the added oil). I thought it might have been too greasy, but its fine. Than I gradually step up to half a teaspoon every feeding. Now she gets one teaspoon every feeding. It also depends on the portion of the food I serve her. The bigger the portion the more I'll add.

I hope this helps. Its best to gradually work in any changes in your pup's feeding diet. So they can adjust. Please let me know how it works out for you.

~ Gigi ~