Can dogs have Vitamin E oil?

Overview

No. Although vitamin E oil is not considered toxic to dogs, it’s not meant for ingestion. Vitamin E oil contains nutrients that help treat dry skin, itching, mange, and hot spots in dogs. When applied to dogs’ skin, it can provide relief from various skin conditions.

Benefits

Vitamin E oil is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that have antioxidant properties, which boost a dog's immune function and protect against inflammation.
When applied to the skin, vitamin E oil moisturizes and treats dry, itchy skin in dogs. It also promotes wound healing.

Risks

Unlike vitamin E supplements, vitamin E oil is formulated to be applied directly to the skin and not for ingestion.
Vitamin E oil has varying formulations and concentrations. Ingesting it may be harmful to dogs.
Dogs with a bleeding disorder should not be given vitamin E oil.

Servings

Before applying vitamin E oil to your dog's skin, you should do a patch test first. Apply a small amount of vitamin E oil to a small area of the dog's skin and observe for redness, swelling, irritation, or signs of allergic reaction. If there's no reaction, apply a thin layer of vitamin E oil on your dog's affected skin.