The Olewo Story

Naturally Simple Nutrition for Dogs

For nearly 50 years, Olewo has focused on one simple idea:
dogs thrive when they are fed real, carefully prepared vegetables as part of a balanced diet.

Olewo produces natural vegetable dog food toppers made from carrots and red beets, designed to complement everyday feeding routines and support overall nutritional balance. Our products are made with a deep respect for tradition, quality, and the role food plays in a dog’s daily life.

Our Mission

Simple Ingredients. Thoughtful Preparation. Trusted Nutrition.

At Olewo, our mission is to support dogs with simple, whole-food nutrition that fits naturally into modern feeding routines.

We believe dogs don’t need complicated formulas or trendy ingredients — they need real food, prepared in a way their bodies can use. That belief has guided Olewo for decades and continues to shape everything we do today.

The Discovery That Started It All

A Food-Based Approach Rooted in Observation

In the 1970s, a German pharmacist began exploring the nutritional potential of carrots while searching for food-based approaches during a time of severe digestive challenges affecting vulnerable populations in orphanages.

Around the same period, a Doberman breeder observed similar digestive concerns in his dogs and began experimenting with specially prepared carrots as part of feeding routines. When prepared correctly, these vegetables appeared to play a supportive role when included consistently in dogs’ diets.

These early observations became the foundation of Olewo.

The Birth of Olewo in Germany

A 40+ Year Legacy of Natural Nutrition

 

Recognizing the potential of this preparation method, Karl-Heinz Oleschkewitz founded Olewo in Woltersdorf, Germany. His goal was simple:
to produce carefully prepared vegetable food toppers specifically designed for pets.

For more than four decades, Olewo has remained committed to:

• Producing highly digestible vegetable dog food toppers
• Using carrots and red beets as nutrient-dense whole foods
• Creating products that complement kibble, raw, and home-prepared diets
• Maintaining consistent quality through its own farming and preparation

Olewo products quickly became trusted by breeders, trainers, and pet owners across Europe.

 

Farm-to-Bowl Quality

Premium Vegetables Grown by Olewo

Olewo grows its own vegetables in Northern Germany, where nutrient-rich soil and strict agricultural standards support consistent quality.

Every step is carefully monitored:

• Vegetables grown without toxic pesticides or herbicides
• Harvested at peak maturity
• Prepared promptly after harvest to preserve natural nutrients
• Tested to meet stringent quality standards
• Non-GMO, clean, and free from unnecessary additives

This meticulous approach ensures consistent quality and reliable nutrition in every scoop.

Olewo USA Begins

Bringing Trusted German Excellence to American Pet Parents

I’m Ina Schielke, Founder of Olewo USA, and I’m proud to bring these time-tested products to pet parents in the United States.

With nearly two decades of experience in the pet industry — including owning a specialty pet store — I saw firsthand how many new products entered the market without long-term results behind them.

When my own dogs struggled with digestive and skin-related sensitivities, I was introduced to Olewo and experienced the difference that thoughtful, food-based nutrition can make when used consistently.

In 2010, I became the exclusive U.S. importer and distributor for Olewo, allowing more pet parents access to the same products trusted in Germany for generations.

"New doesn't always mean better. Proven and natural means trustworthy."