There are many benefits of coconut oil for dogs being discovered for dogs, even though it was not recommended in the past. The coconut, also known as the “tree of life”, has been found to have many benefits not only for humans, but for our best friends as well.
There are many products and furniture made from coconut lumber and leaves. Many foods and desserts have at least a bit of coconut milk in them. But the most popular use of the coconut, in the field of health and medicine, is the coconut’s oil, which has been found to cure or alleviate many diseases.
Benefits of Coconut Oil For Dogs
Many diseases and ailments, like yeast infections, smelly coats, hot spots, cuts that have been infected, and even cracked paws, can all be cured with just a jar of “virgin coconut oil.” When all forms of diet remedies have failed, then it is time to try out this miracle natural medicine for your dog. Virgin coconut oil means that it is unrefined, and it can be used for both dogs and humans. Lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid, can help prevent bacterial and viral infections. This is most commonly found in a mother’s milk and builds the immune system. Fortunately, dogs can benefit from the same kind of protection and health advantages it gives throughout their lives.
There are many other benefits of coconut oil for dogs, all good reasons why you should give your dog some virgin coconut oil. First, it can potentially reduce cancer risks. It also improves the digestion of your dog and becomes medicine for most digestive upsets. The thyroid function is also kept normal with coconut oil. It can give your dog a smooth glossy coat, as well as healthy, supple skin. Yeast and fungal infections are also treated and prevented through the use of coconut oil. Arthritis and similar pains can also be minimized or treated. Coconut can also balance your dog’s metabolism rate to keep his weight under control.
Another area in which amazing results have been attained is in prevention of parasitic infestations, and apparently curing the problem in many instances. As described in an article on the HealingNaturallyByBee.com website:
Coconut oil may provide an effective defense against many troublesome parasites including giardia. Like bacteria and fungi, giardia can’t stand up against MCFA found in coconut oil.
Research has confirmed the effectiveness of MCFA in destroying giardia and possibly other protozoa.5,6,7 By using coconut oil and other coconut products every day, you may be able to destroy giardia before it can establish a toehold.
It can be given internally or applied externally, and can provide remedies for many skin infections. It can disinfect cuts and improve your dog’s general skin and coat condition, making it healthier. Wounds also heal faster with coconut oil, and it helps to deodorize your dog’s skin and clear up some rashes as well.
And unlike most herbal products that are good for your dog’s health, coconut is something that your dog will most probably love to eat. They will most likely gobble up the coconut oil and not be too picky with it. Just as humans can get a bit nutty for coconut, so can our beloved buddies. Mix it with their food – it has cured many picky eaters.
Many vets and researchers today are recommending the regular use of coconut oil for dogs and many other pets as an excellent source of nutrients, which keeps your dog in good health.
The recommended dose is pretty easy; just give a teaspoon of coconut oil per 10 pounds of dog, or you can give a table spoon per 30 pounds. Start with about 1/4 the recommended dosage and build up to the recommended level over 3-4 weeks, as sometimes flu-like symptoms can appear if you hurried it right away.
More benefits of coconut oil for dogs are being constantly discovered. Get some for your fur baby’s health and well-being.
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My Rottweiler & Pug absolutely love coconut oil melted & poured over their dry food! I also lather it onto my Rotts skin because he has yeast.
how can i use it on the inside of the dogs ears?
This is great information, I’m going to look into it a lil more, my dog needs something just like This ..
I also understand that olive oil is good for them. Can you give them both coconut and olive oil or just one. If just one-which is best? And is olive oil also 1 tsp per 10 lbs of weight?
I have been giving coconut oil to my beautiful red nose pit for a couple weeks. I put it in a shot glass and melt it in a bowl of hot water then pour it over her food. She loves it!! She suffers from allergies and has recently developed wart like sores on her ears. I started rubbing coconut oil on them and they are almost gone. My vet thinks I am crazy but couldnt deny the fact that the coconut oil worked. Her skin is soft, shiny and she smells great!!! The health benefits of this oil are amazing. I use it for cooking and also put a tablespoon in my hot tea every night. Costco sells a 78 fl oz organic extra virgin coconut oil made by Nutiva for 21.99.
Coconut oil is amazing.
Where do you get Coconut Oil?
Walmart
i fed it for awhile and did not notice any difference.. maybe i will try it again. i have used it in the rinse for their baths though i do rinse it off because..hello..it is oil and i think it would stain things like couch fabric/etc.
Where do you get Coconut Oil?
amazon is where i got it but i imagine you can find it locally.
I found coconut oil on ebay. Received it within three days. Starting my dogs on it today. Hoping it will help with some hair folicle problems in two of my dogs.
Wondering how to treat the inside of the ears? My Jezabel gets yeast in her ears. I use the cocoanut oil on her food and her skin, but do not know how to treat her ears.
it is also good used like butter on toast, bagels, ect….
Costco has large jars at a reasonable price.
I use castor oil for yeast/ear mites in the ear. This is best done OUTSIDE. Put a couple of tablespoons in an aspirator, rub the ears for a few seconds, stand back & they will spread the rest around by shaking their ears. The oil smothers the yeast/earmites. In a few days, wipe the ears with a warm washclothe.
Where can I get the Virgin Coconut Oil for my dog!
Marcella: I found the virgin coconut oil locally at a large supermarket, and at a couple of health food stores. Call around — you shouldn’t have much trouble finding it. Plus, it’s available online too.
I will have to try this, my dogs have sensitive stomachs, and I find Ginger works wonders also.
I use a 1/4 tsp of a mixed oil from whole foods…flax, avocado, olive once a day in my dogs food. It has helped his itching considerably and his coat is gorgeous. Not to mention, he starts to whine when he sees me uncap the bottle at dinner time!! He is only 13 lbs so that’s why it is such a small amount.
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i bought my virgin coconut oil at the health food store.
Great cure for my pug’s wrinkles and her skin and ear issues. She loves the taste. My older lab is benefitting from the arthritis healing benefits. Can not say enough about this for my dogs.
My Bulldog gets sores in his wrinkles sometimes, the vet has me treat it with a prescription but I am wondering if I can try coconut oil before it gets too bad. Do you add it to your pugs food or directly on her skin? Thank you!!!!
I got mine at Walmart. 10.00 for 16 oz.