It’s very versatile and can be used in many ways to improve your dog’s health and appearance.
For dogs that are allergic to fish, coconut oil is a great substitution for fish oils and contains less toxins.
Coconut oil is healthy for dogs and can be used topically without fear of them becoming sick from licking it off, as well as a healthy food supplement to their food.
A few of the health benefits of coconut oil are:
Coconut oil is an antioxidant.
It’s cholesterol free.
It helps with the absorption of minerals in food.
It’s an excellent source of medium chain fatty acids that support a healthy immune system and are is an excellent source of energy.
It protects against heart disease.
The Lauric acid in coconut oil is antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal.
Some of the Amazing Uses for Coconut oil on Dogs:
- A dab of coconut oil can help aid your dog’s digestion.
- Adding to food helps with the absorption of nutrients to keep dogs healthy.
- Moisturize a dry nose with coconut oil.
- Dogs love the taste so add some to the food of finicky eaters.
- Apply to rough paws to moisturize and protect.
- Dab onto itchy hot spots.
- Massage into superficial cuts and scrapes to protect from infection and aid in healing.
- Apply to claws to keep them healthy and looking their shiny best.
- Deodorize your dogs skin by rubbing into your palms them massaging into the undercoat and skin.
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