You can buy olive leaf in powder, capsule or tincture form. But be sure to look for certified organic. Herbal products come in a wide range of quality and organic will be the most healthful.

If you choose to use powder, you can dose your dog based on his size.

Small Dogs … ¼ tsp daily

Medium Dogs … ½ tsp daily

Large Dogs … 1 tsp daily

You can also make tea from dried leaves.

Steep 1 tsp of dried leaves in a cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain the leaves and let the liquid cool. A 50 lb dog can have up to 1 cup daily.

Caution: Olive leaf can cause digestive upset in some dogs. If your dog is nauseous, vomiting or other stomach upset, try a different option.

If you use olive leaf for yeast infections, you can give up to 500 mg daily (capsule or powder) per 50 lb of body weight. But start slow and work your way up to the max amount. Olive leaf can cause yeast die-off effects that can aggravate symptoms.

To help with intestinal parasites, look for an olive leaf extract with 12% oleuropein or more. Give it twice a day for 8 weeks.

Small Dogs … 300 mg twice daily

Medium Dogs … 500 mg twice daily

Large Dogs … 1000 mg twice daily