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Is it safe to put olive oil on my 10-week-old puppy's dry food twice a day?

Dogs · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

Yes — a tiny drizzle over his kibble is fine. Puppies are still growing, so calories count more than they do for an adult dog. Just a few drops mixed in won't upset him. You'll know if he's taking too much if his stool turns soft or if he starts vomiting. Don't pour it straight from the bottle into the bowl — a few drops goes a long way. Offer it plain, watch his stool and energy, and call your own vet if anything seems off.

Olive oil — Food safety facts

Safe to share · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

A small drizzle over food is safe. Watch the calories.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Safe to share), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Olive oil is not toxic to dogs. The real limit is calories, fat and salt, so treat it as a small extra alongside the normal ration rather than a meal in itself.

There is no poisoning risk here, and the usual problem is simply eating too much at once: a heavy fat or salt load can bring on loose stools or a single vomit. Offer water, keep an eye on the pet for 24 hours, and do not induce vomiting.

Olive oil can stay on the rotation, but only as an extra mouthful: keep the rest of the day's food unchanged and watch the next walk and the stool that comes with it.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Olive oil food facts page.

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