Did you know that coconut oil has many health benefits for us humans? Among these benefits include, healthy & shiny hair, moisturizes all skin types and also helps in treating various skin problems (including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections), maintains cholesterol levels, weight loss, increases immunity, aids in proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney stones, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and many more...
...Now, did you know that coconut oil has health benefits for dogs too?
One of the most common and problematic ailment that any dog breed suffers from is skin conditions. Let's face it, like us the skin is the largest organ on any animal. For dogs with eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and just plain old itchy skin, the use of coconut oil improves any dog's skin and coat by reducing their allergic reactions, makes their coats become sleek and glossy.
Did I mention that coconut oil also has natural disinfectant properties (i.e., anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, and anti-viral)? Therefore it will also minimize your itchy dog smelling that much faster, and those of you who have an itchy dog - you know how fast they can start smelling doggy like with those skin conditions. And because coconut oil has anti-infectant properties, using it topically on your dog's skin and coat prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections, disinfects cuts and promotes wound healing.
Another health benefit of coconut oil, like that in humans, is improved digestion and nutrient absorption when adding coconut oil to our daily diet. So if your canine suffers from inflammatory bowel syndrome, colitis, bad breath, and yes...even coughing and hairballs, coconut oil can help prevent, reduce, and in some cases eliminate them altogether.
Although I love our veterinarian dearly, I am always on the look out for naturopathic remedies for myself and just as importantly, for my furry babies. With all of the noted health benefits and then some, why not give coconut oil a try and introduce it to your dog? One clause I need to note here, is that coconut oil comes in 2 varieties: RBD (Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized) and Virgin (Extra, in most cases). The one that should be used is the virgin coconut oil.
The recommended dosage for your canine friend is 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice a day, but like any supplement you should slowly wean it into yours and your dog's diet. There are a ton of recipes online that can show you how to cook up something using coconut oil. Here are a couple of recipes using coconut oil for festive Halloween doggy treats: Olive's Howl-o-Ween Cookies, Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats.
Another health benefit of coconut oil, like that in humans, is improved digestion and nutrient absorption when adding coconut oil to our daily diet. So if your canine suffers from inflammatory bowel syndrome, colitis, bad breath, and yes...even coughing and hairballs, coconut oil can help prevent, reduce, and in some cases eliminate them altogether.
Although I love our veterinarian dearly, I am always on the look out for naturopathic remedies for myself and just as importantly, for my furry babies. With all of the noted health benefits and then some, why not give coconut oil a try and introduce it to your dog? One clause I need to note here, is that coconut oil comes in 2 varieties: RBD (Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized) and Virgin (Extra, in most cases). The one that should be used is the virgin coconut oil.
The recommended dosage for your canine friend is 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice a day, but like any supplement you should slowly wean it into yours and your dog's diet. There are a ton of recipes online that can show you how to cook up something using coconut oil. Here are a couple of recipes using coconut oil for festive Halloween doggy treats: Olive's Howl-o-Ween Cookies, Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats.
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