{"id":6720,"date":"2019-08-13T09:37:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T09:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-for-the-care-of-our-four-legged-friends\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T12:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:52:43","slug":"extra-virgin-olive-oil-for-the-care-of-our-four-legged-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-for-the-care-of-our-four-legged-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL FOR THE CARE OF OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nDid you know that extra virgin olive oil is also beneficial for our\nfour-legged friends? Indeed, its fatty acids and vitamins\ngreatly benefit the health of our pets. How many of you who\nhave a cat or dog or both have faced\ncommon cases of constipation, hair loss, skin diseases&#8230;? And\nhave you wondered what to do and which remedy to use to treat your\npet. Well, the solution is right in your home: <strong>extra virgin\nolive oil<\/strong>.     \n<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/L-OLIO-EVO-PER-LA-CURA-DEI-NOSTRI-AMICI-A-QUATTRO-ZAMPE1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"EXTRA-VIRGIN-OLIVE-OIL-FOR-THE-CARE-OF-OUR-FOUR-LEGGED-FRIENDS1\" class=\"wp-image-1584\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL FOR DOGS AND CATS<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra virgin olive oil is rich in plant-based fatty\nacids and fat-soluble vitamins. Including it\nin our pets&#8217; diet contributes to the proper development of their\nnervous system in the case of puppies; and thanks to its\nantioxidant power, it helps in the aging process if they\nare already adults. The monounsaturated fatty acids present\nin extra virgin olive oil keep their hearts healthy, helping them live longer;\npreventing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer,\nstroke, and excessive weight gain. There are also positive effects\non boosting immune defenses and on the function of\njoints and muscles.\n                                                                     \n                          <strong>Olive oil not only keeps\nour dogs and cats healthy, but also helps them feel good<\/strong>.\nLet&#8217;s see how together.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND CONSTIPATION IN<br\/> DOGS AND CATS<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our four-legged friends, like\nus humans, can also suffer from constipation. It is a\ndefecation disorder that consists of difficulty\nexpelling feces, emptying all or part of the intestine.\n In dogs and cats, constipation can occur\ndue to lack of fiber in the diet, dehydration, insufficient\nphysical activity, or involuntary ingestion of toxic or non-\ntolerated substances. In fact, our four-legged friends have the habit\nof constantly licking themselves, thereby ingesting an enormous\namount of hair that forms balls that obstruct the\ncolon, thus causing difficulty in defecating. This can generate\nvarious complications in the animal such as: whimpering, bloating,\ninflammation, loss of appetite, vomiting, lethargy, and depression.\nThese are only the most common and easily resolved causes. Our\npets could recover very quickly thanks\nto the intake of extra virgin olive oil.     To improve their intestinal\ntransit, simply add extra virgin olive oil to their food for a few\ndays. Obviously, one must not exceed, otherwise there is a risk of\nencountering other conditions such as diarrhea, digestive problems, and\nweight gain. The dose to administer varies depending on the\nsize of the animal.\n For dogs of:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small size: \u00bd<br\/> tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil per day is sufficient<br\/>\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium size: 1 tablespoon<br\/> of extra virgin olive oil per day is sufficient<br\/>\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large size: 1+ \u00bd<br\/> tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil per day is sufficient<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For cats, the dose can vary from\n\u00bd to 1 tablespoon per day. \n<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In both cases, the treatment can\nbe carried out for a few days; if no improvement is observed,\nit is advisable to consult your veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AS A REMEDY AGAINST<br\/> HAIR LOSS AND DRY SKIN<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hair loss in dogs and cats\ndepends on various factors such as: climate, seasons, the environment in which\nthey live, or their general health. They also naturally undergo\nseasonal shedding, usually between summer and autumn,\nreplacing old and damaged hair with new hair. Sometimes the\nloss can be very excessive, and one can act on various fronts\nto limit it, such as diet. Obviously, hair loss in\nour dogs and cats cannot be cured, being a natural\nphenomenon, but it can be reduced by providing them with a meat-based\ndiet. Highly recommended because it is more digestible and contains\nnutrients that are easier to absorb. The diet can also be\nsupplemented with extra virgin olive oil, as its fatty acids\nhelp soothe inflamed skin, reducing dandruff and\nimproving the overall structure of the coat.      It also ensures\ngreater shine and silkiness of the coat.\n Extra virgin olive oil is also an\nexcellent dermal regenerator and can therefore be applied to the skin\nof our pets to treat dry and scaly areas or to\nrelieve cracked paw pads. \n<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TO PREVENT<br\/> EAR INFECTIONS IN DOGS AND CATS<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ear infections\nare another common problem for our four-legged\nfriends. They cause severe itching that forces them to\nscratch constantly, further aggravating the situation. So,\nhow can all this be prevented? Simple, the solution is\nonce again our beloved olive oil. It all comes down to properly\nand periodically cleaning our pets&#8217; ears with\nolive oil. To clean their\nears with olive oil, simply use a plastic\ndropper or syringe, cotton balls, a towel, and a\nbowl of warm water. The olive oil must be warmed\nto the same body temperature as the animal\nby placing the olive oil container in a bowl of\nwarm water. Then fill the dropper or syringe with some\nolive oil, adding one to two drops\ninto the opening of your pet&#8217;s ear canal.        Finally, massage\nthe ear area with circular movements to\nensure the liquid penetrates the ear canal. These\nmovements must be repeated at least five times for each\near. At the end, allow the dog or cat to\nshake its head for about 5 minutes, then clean the outer part\nof the ear using cotton balls or a clean\ntowel.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, it has been shown that\nextra virgin olive oil is also a valuable ally for the care of our four-legged\nfriends. The important thing is not to exceed the doses and\nensure occasional presence in their diet. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that extra virgin olive oil is also beneficial for our four-legged friends? Indeed, its fatty acids and vitamins greatly benefit the health of our pets. How many of you who have a cat or dog or both have faced common cases of constipation, hair loss, skin diseases&#8230;? 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