Have you joined the coconut craze? It has become the go-to drink of choice for many health conscience people. Did you now that it is also great for dogs? I add coconut oil to our Dr. Harvey’s Veg-to-Bowl and Canine Health. They love it and wait to lick the spoon. Coconut oil consists of over 90% saturated fats. The best type of coconut oil is virgin or extra virgin in a glass jar.
The Benefits of Coconut Oil
• Helps balance the thyroid
• Calms dry itchy skin
• Makes coat sleek and glossy
• Can be used topically to help sores heal
• Improves digestion
• Helps bad breath
• Improves oral health
• Works as a powerful antibacterial and antifungal
• Helps to build strong bones
• Tastes great
I rotate coconut oil with Omega 3 fish oil and add it to their meals. To begin your dog on coconut oil, start adding small amounts each day. You ultimately want to provide 1 tsp. of coconut oil per 10 lbs. of body weight. It is recommended to start with ¼ of this amount to avoid loose stools. Of course, it is always best to check with your veterinarian before adding any supplement to your dog's diet.
Bentley and Pierre also suggest Dr. Harvey’s Coconut Smiles to add even more coconut fun! You can always save 10% on your Dr. Harvey’s order with our ambassador discount code below.
Source: Dogs Naturally Magazine
Oh I am very pleased to read this as I often get a little bit of coconut oil in my foodables bowl. Its good to nose those peeps aren't accidentally poisioning me - I nefer nose wiv my daft peeps!
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Princess Leah xxx
Our vet says that it raises triglycerides and it alters bloodwork and it should be used externally instead so mom stopped feeding it to us.
ReplyDeleteMom only gives me a taste of coconut oil now and then. Maybe she should do it more regularly. Or quit complaining about my shedding!
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Cupcake
My sisters and I love the taste of coconut and Mom uses it sometimes in things for us. It is supposed to be good My mom can't stand the taste of it, so she doesn't get any.
ReplyDeleteCoconut oil is good for cats too. The mom got some for us, but we haven't taken to it as enthusiastically as Pierre and Bentley.
ReplyDeleteI know this is good for cats too, I should get some. I had some and attempted to shave my legs with it- slipping hazard. I ended up throwing it away. :)
ReplyDeleteWe just gave Joey dog a pat of butter every day.
ReplyDeleteThat stuff is good for me
ReplyDeleteEdward (& Lily)
Sounds like good stuff!
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Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Yup, we've joined the craze! Luke and Cricket will lick it right off a spoon, but Sheba doesn't really care for it. So I just add some to her homemade meal toppers and she gets hers that way. I like to use it as a moisturizer for myself! I tried cooking with it once but didn't really care for the taste.
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
WE get Coconut Oil in our Supper... EVERY night. Mom has even used it on our Teefs Brush.. We like it ALMOST as much as our Chicken Flavored Teefs Paste.. butt when she does THAT... she doesn't put any in our Foodables..
ReplyDeleteI've also used coconut oil topically on Liam's inflamed skin. It smells wonderful and it's oh-so soothing. He doesn't enjoy eating it, so we leave it out of his food. But he loves a good rubdown.
ReplyDeleteJean from Welcome to the Menagerie
coconut oil smell soo good and tastes yummy
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Mr bailey, Hazel & Mabel
good for you and your dog!
ReplyDeleteWe are huge fans of coconut anything! Sam seems to like it too, especially coconut flour in treats.
ReplyDeleteI haven't joined the coconut oil craze just yet but I keep hearing great things about it. Why did we not find out about this sooner?!
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