Why do you use olive oil in your cat food range and some dog food ranges?

Olive oil is included in our cat food range and in our dog Premium Complete, Complete, and Complete Superfood ranges. Herring oil is not included in our dog Pure Meat + Bone range. 

The benefits of olive oil include: 

• Contains polyphenols (phenolic acid), Vitamin E, chlorophyll and carotenoids
• Helps with weight: Breaks down fat in fat cells
• Polyphenols lower risk of type 2 diabetes as they interact with carbohydrates ingested to reduce absorption (therefore less glucose in the blood)
• Oleic acid helps with joint lubrication, reduce pain and swelling
• Omega 3 helps with shiny skin and coat
• Omega 3 is a digestive tract lubricant and helps with constipation
• Monounsaturated fatty acids reduce cholesterol and increase blood flow
• EPA + DHA aid attention, learning and memory
• Vitamin E content is a fat soluble antioxidant that helps fight off viruses and disease
• Squalene and terpenoid (a type of polyphenol) protects against cancer