Hello,

The word "fat" is a loaded one and rarely used in a positive way. It can be an insult, an ugly adjective, or a red flag in food — both human and pet.

Without doubt, too much fat, especially of the wrong kind, leads to all kinds of health problems. Indeed, the protein-to-fat ratio is a main factor in our method for reviewing dog food. 

But fat isn’t one thing, nor is it always harmful. There are many fats, some of which are bad for your dog (and you), and some of which are healthy — even essential to life. 

Which is why we'd like you to read this article: Which Fats Are Healthy for Dogs?

To help write it, we spoke to Bridget Meadows, Director of Food Engineering at 5-star-rated fresh dog food brand Ollie. It outlines which "good fats" you should get into your dog’s diet and which ingredients will provide them.

We talk about the difference between omega-3s and omega-6s, what benefits each healthy fat brings and, crucially, the problems your pup could have without those fats.

If you want to try Ollie, you can get 60% off with your first order — for a limited time only you'll also get some free beef jerky treats. You can also read our unbiased review of Ollie here.

Remember, we’re not paid to promote any dog food brands — each one is reviewed in exactly the same way.