{"id":12713,"date":"2022-08-16T12:41:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T12:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/?p=12713"},"modified":"2022-10-13T10:14:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T10:14:22","slug":"can-cats-have-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/can-cats-have-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cats Have Olive Oil? Is It &#8220;Oil&#8221; They Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.125541125541%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.774891774892%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:141.50076569678%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><em>&ldquo;Honestly, dunk me in olive oil,&rdquo;<\/em> you say as you and your four-legged friend are watching your millionth TikTok on how you&rsquo;re doing everything wrong when it comes to skincare (and your gut health, apparently)<em>. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been sleeping on olive oil, Ms. McFluffer. Wait, can cats have olive oil!?&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olives have been <em>that<\/em> fruit for a while and it&rsquo;s about time you and your mischievous munchkin started giving them the time of the day. She&rsquo;s certainly been showing interest ever since you purchased that absolutely adorable (and absolutely necessary) olive oil dispenser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She&rsquo;s been walking around, scrunching her nose and perking her ears, sniffing and nibbling. <em>&ldquo;Mom, you need to let me have a taste of what&rsquo;s on the inside!&rdquo;<\/em> You knew she was bound to be curious, but you didn&rsquo;t expect her to be this persistent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&ldquo;Mom, come on, don&rsquo;t be selfish!&rdquo;<\/em> You would let her scoff down the entire thing, but you&rsquo;re not sure whether those TikToks were right. You&rsquo;re all too willing to let her live out her olive oil fantasies, but you&rsquo;re not sure she wouldn&rsquo;t fall ill. You&rsquo;ve learned the hard way you can&rsquo;t trust everything you see online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, fear not &ndash; we&rsquo;re here to help! According to our friends over at the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), they see no harm in feeding a little bit of olive oil to your cat every now and then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats can have olive oil, but there&rsquo;s always a <em>but <\/em>hiding somewhere in there. Dive in below, find everything you&rsquo;ve been looking to learn about cats and olive oil and take notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-cats-have-olive-oil\">Can cats have olive oil?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need.jpg\" alt='Can Cats Have Olive Oil? Is It \"Oil\" They Need?' class=\"wp-image-14552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-640x423.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-735x486.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-335x221.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-347x229.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-520x344.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-960x635.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"611\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20924%20611'%3E%3Crect%20width='924'%20height='611'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt='Can Cats Have Olive Oil? Is It \"Oil\" They Need?' class=\"wp-image-14552 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-640x423.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-735x486.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-335x221.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-347x229.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-520x344.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-960x635.jpg 960w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>They absolutely can<\/strong>, as long as they don&rsquo;t have too much or too often. Whenever you&rsquo;re thinking of feeding something to your cat, try to think whether that particular item falls under a category of foods that are supposed to be a natural part of her diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you figure out that it doesn&rsquo;t, make sure you consult with your vet and go easy on that particular food. You might think you&rsquo;re doing your cat a favor by saying yes whenever she gives you <em>that<\/em> look, but you&rsquo;re not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are carnivores, which means they need a bunch of meat, animal protein, and animal nutrients in their diets to survive and thrive. They don&rsquo;t need fruits, veggies, and grains the same way you do. They don&rsquo;t even possess the enzymes necessary to break down and process most foods you eat regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while your furball does possess the enzymes needed to deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/can-cats-eat-olives\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1048\">olives<\/a> and olive oil, she doesn&rsquo;t really need them <em>all the time<\/em>. Cats like them &ndash; most cats go bonkers when presented with an olive branch because they sense similar compounds to those found in catnip. But, they don&rsquo;t need them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s the verdict then? We would say that olive oil <em>can<\/em> bring benefits to your cat&rsquo;s table, but we wouldn&rsquo;t ignore the risks. Take a look at what we&rsquo;re talking about down below and make an informed decision before you make TikTok the bringer of the feline gospel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-biggest-olive-oil-benefits-for-your-cat\">Biggest olive oil benefits for your cat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering whether there&rsquo;s something wrong with olive oil considering the fact that we keep saying how cats can have olive oil but shouldn&rsquo;t have too much? You&rsquo;re not the only one &ndash; oils have been causing quite a fuss in the feline world for some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, olive oil seems to be one of the best oils for your cat. Olive oil contains the lowest levels of saturated fats, which are bad because&hellip; cholesterol. Coconut oil, for example, contains 80% to 90% saturated fats, unlike olive oil, which only contains around 15%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olive oil also contains a bunch of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making for numerous nutritional and health benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-olive-oil-can-soothe-skin\">1. Olive oil can soothe skin<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-735x491.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-335x224.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-347x232.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-960x641.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14556 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-735x491.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-335x224.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-347x232.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2-960x641.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s right! When you&rsquo;re considering giving your precious purrincess a little bit of olive oil, try starting off topically. Olive oil&rsquo;s great for maintaining the health of her skin and hair (Gigi Hadid, who!?) but also for battling rashes and irritations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a couple of drops of olive oil to her skincare and haircare routine and voil&agrave;! She won&rsquo;t have to worry about flakiness, dryness, or even matted hair. Massage a little bit of olive oil around her ears (and inside) and she won&rsquo;t have to deal with ear mites. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, hello!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-olive-oil-can-get-rid-of-hairballs\">2. Olive oil can get rid of hairballs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&ldquo;Okay, now I&rsquo;m pretty happy that cats can have olive oil!&rdquo;<\/em> Here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; hairballs aren&rsquo;t bad solely because they look bad (or sound bad when your cat&rsquo;s trying to get rid of them). Hairballs can actually cause health problems for your cat when she&rsquo;s unable to get them out of her digestive system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, they can be pretty uncomfortable, which can make your feline friend restless and agitated. You may even end up with a couple of scratches by the end of the day, completely unaware of what your cat&rsquo;s going through. Add a couple of drops of olive oil to your cat&rsquo;s regular food and she should feel better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-olive-oil-can-relieve-constipation\">3. Olive oil can relieve constipation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3.jpg\" alt='Can Cats Have Olive Oil? Is It \"Oil\" They Need?' class=\"wp-image-14557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3.jpg\" alt='Can Cats Have Olive Oil? Is It \"Oil\" They Need?' class=\"wp-image-14557 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>&ldquo;Now you&rsquo;re making things up, how&rsquo;s that possible?&rdquo;<\/em> Olive oil helps lubricate your cat&rsquo;s digestive tract which, in turn, helps everything she&rsquo;s eaten move through her gut. Not only that, but olive oil can also soften up whatever&rsquo;s trying to move through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes, with only a couple of olive oil drops, your furry friend can have stress-free poops and enjoy her time in her litter box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-biggest-olive-oil-risks-for-your-cat\">Biggest olive oil risks for your cat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s right, not everything&rsquo;s bright and dandy when it comes to olive oil. There are certain risks you need to take into consideration before trying to reap the benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult with your vet beforehand (regardless of the food you&rsquo;re trying to introduce to your cat&rsquo;s diet). Check out what to expect when you&rsquo;re feeding olive oil to your four-legged friend. And always keep an eye out for the risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-calories\">1. Calories<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14558 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Olive oil is 100% fat and packed with calories, which makes for a pretty bad choice for chunky cats. One teaspoon of olive oil contains around 40 calories &ndash; not much for you, but quite a lot for your precious purrincess who doesn&rsquo;t move her butt off of the couch for the majority of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consuming too much olive oil on a regular basis can easily lead to weight gain, which in turn can lead to other health problems. Overweight cats might appear adorable and fluffy, but they&rsquo;re suffering because of that extra weight putting strain on their bones and muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&rsquo;t even get me started on other dangers of obesity and diabetes! Trust me, she&rsquo;s much better off having a couple of drops here and there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-stomach-problems\">2. Stomach problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats can have a little bit of olive oil, but anything more than that can cause stomach problems. <em>&ldquo;Umm, didn&rsquo;t you say olive oil can help with constipation?&rdquo;<\/em> And we didn&rsquo;t lie, but consuming too much olive oil can cause a nasty stomachache, diarrhea, and vomiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your cat&rsquo;s digestive system doesn&rsquo;t expect her to consume large portions of olive oil in one sitting. She doesn&rsquo;t possess the digestive enzymes necessary to break down such high levels of fat at once &ndash; not to mention the fact that most olive oil available to humans isn&rsquo;t even the extra virgin kind that she needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chemically-treated types of olive oil can wreak havoc throughout her digestive system. Unless you&rsquo;re able to get your hands on some cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil, you might want to skip out on the entire <em>&ldquo;let me feed my cat olive oil to see what happens&rdquo;<\/em> thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-allergies\">3. Allergies <\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5.jpg\" alt='Can Cats Have Olive Oil? Is It \"Oil\" They Need?' class=\"wp-image-14559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5.jpg\" alt='Can Cats Have Olive Oil? Is It \"Oil\" They Need?' class=\"wp-image-14559 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5.jpg 924w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DONE-Can-Cats-Have-Olive-Oil-Could-This-Tasty-Treat-Be-Oil-They-Need-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And, yes, cats can have olive oil <em>only <\/em>when they haven&rsquo;t experienced allergic reactions to olives or other olive products. Consult with your vet to check whether she gets the green light to have a drop or two, and keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop feeding your cat olive oil the moment that you notice symptoms such as redness of the eyes, rashes and skin irritation, drooling, wheezing, difficulty breathing, weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An allergic reaction to olive oil isn&rsquo;t that common among felines, but it&rsquo;s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your cat&rsquo;s health. A couple of drops of olive oil here and there can bring some benefits to the table, but they&rsquo;re not worth the risk if you haven&rsquo;t got your vet&rsquo;s go-ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/is-patchouli-safe-for-cats\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1049\">Is Patchouli Safe For Cats? 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