Hey guys....do you know why olive oil may help some dogs and fish oils may help others with dry skin?
I thought sharing this may help some....
Fish Oils are rich in omega 3s - it is now understood that dogs require omega 3s and the NRC states that a proper ratio to omega 6s is required (resulting in healthy skin, coat and reduced inflammation). So if omega 6s get too high, or simply omega 3s too low....the addition of fish oils will help. If they don't help, then this isn't the issue, and perhaps omega 3s are already too high relative to omega 6s for example.
Olive oil on the other hand is predominately omega 6 (and some omega 9). Since it contains very little omega 3, it is a poor source for this. If omega 6 is needed, this will help - but if omega 6 is already too high, and/or omega 3 deficient, you will not see any benefit likely from the addition of this ingredient. Olive oil is also 100% fat so a good source of this if this is needed in the diet.
I just wanted to clarify that they are doing different things and therefore not interchangeabl e.