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Is there a certain type of coconut oil to put on him?My dog has fleas and I really want him to have a more healthier shiny coat. Also, can I feed him some? I have a 5 month black chihuahua
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First, you need to use something like Frontline for fleas. Secondly, the best thing for a beautiful coat is Omega 3 capsules and olive oil in their food. It does two things.....protects the joints and provides needed nutrients in the diet. As well, hope you are feeding a good quality dog food....Purina, Beneful, Pedigree, AREN'T anything you really wish to feed.
Look on this list and see where your dog food is.
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com
/dog-food-reviews/dry/
copy and paste in your browser. As well, consult a vet. Our dogs get olive oil...just a little, and one capsule twice a day of Omega 3. Their coats glisten, soft and shiny. They both are pictures of health. We fed the puppy Blue Buffalo Puppy when she was a little one, and now both are on Blue Buffalo Freedom.... no grain. You don't want grain in your dog's food.
First, you need to use something like Frontline for fleas. Secondly, the best thing for a beautiful coat is Omega 3 capsules and olive oil in their food. It does two things.....protects the joints and provides needed nutrients in the diet. As well, hope you are feeding a good quality dog food....Purina, Beneful, Pedigree, AREN'T anything you really wish to feed.
Look on this list and see where your dog food is.
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com
/dog-food-reviews/dry/
copy and paste in your browser. As well, consult a vet. Our dogs get olive oil...just a little, and one capsule twice a day of Omega 3. Their coats glisten, soft and shiny. They both are pictures of health. We fed the puppy Blue Buffalo Puppy when she was a little one, and now both are on Blue Buffalo Freedom.... no grain. You don't want grain in your dog's food.
Do any of you put coconut oil on your dog's food?
Julie D.
I was talking to a friend of mine a few months ago, and they suggested putting coconut oil on my Dobermans food. Do any of you add this to your dog's food? I finally went out and bought some of this yesterday as I've been told it's wonderful to cook with and can even be used on your own skin and hair. Do you use this stuff, and if you do with your dog, how much and how often do you use it? What size dog do you have? Any other tips would be great if you would like to share them. Thank you.
No TD will be given by me.
This is the exact product that I bought, but I sure as HECK didn't pay the prices quoted in this link.
http://www.google.com/shopping/product/9567504781277053132?q=Spectrum%20Organic%20Coconut%20oil&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.43148975,d.aWc&biw=1424&bih=758&wrapid=tlif136248800937110&sa=X&ei=2uo1UavqBOSdyQH8rICoAQ&ved=0CF4Q8wIwAQ
@ Mary.......Thanks for telling me about this. I'm going to call my oldest Son a little later and ask him about this. He is a health FREAK, and I thought he used this stuff, but I could be wrong. I was sort of hoping that *Greek* would see this and chime in, as he is a very health conscience person.
OK.......I just off the phone with my Son and he says I bought the wrong kind, but it's OK to use. He said the KEY words when buying Coconut Oil are: Organic, Expeller Press, Unrefined, and Extra Virgin. Clearly, by the link I provided, I did buy Organic Expeller pressed, but the one I bought was refined and not Extra Virgin.
I'm still hoping that Greek will chime in with his opinion, if not used with dogs, but his opinion for people.
Mary, my Son said the GOOD cholesterol should go up. Maybe you aren't looking at that part of the whole picture.
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I have a Doberman, and I do use coconut oil for both myself & for my dogs.
I have used it on my skin, though hesitant at first, I have used it. Not trying to sound superficial but...my skin is very soft and clean. I only use plain old organic coconut oil for my skin.
As for my hair, you do a pre-wash treatment, which works better than a post wash...if this is making any sense at all... To add, part of the reason is because coconut oil repels water.... So when applied as a pre-wash conditioner, it prevents the entrance of water into each strand, which would otherwise make it prone to damage and breakage.
As for the dogs? Some like the taste in their food and some won't touch it....as I have firstly experienced with one of my previous dogs. One LOVED the taste, and the other turned her nose to it.
Use only organic virgin coconut oil. "Start slowly with a half teaspoon a day for each 20 pounds of body weight. It's best to divide it and give a little though out the day. Work up to a full teaspoon once or twice a day." This is the site that I looked into for my dogs..and my elderly dogs are happy & healthy ------http://naturalhealthychoices.weebly.com/coconut-oil-for-dogs.html
If you want me to add anything, tell me.
I have a Doberman, and I do use coconut oil for both myself & for my dogs.
I have used it on my skin, though hesitant at first, I have used it. Not trying to sound superficial but...my skin is very soft and clean. I only use plain old organic coconut oil for my skin.
As for my hair, you do a pre-wash treatment, which works better than a post wash...if this is making any sense at all... To add, part of the reason is because coconut oil repels water.... So when applied as a pre-wash conditioner, it prevents the entrance of water into each strand, which would otherwise make it prone to damage and breakage.
As for the dogs? Some like the taste in their food and some won't touch it....as I have firstly experienced with one of my previous dogs. One LOVED the taste, and the other turned her nose to it.
Use only organic virgin coconut oil. "Start slowly with a half teaspoon a day for each 20 pounds of body weight. It's best to divide it and give a little though out the day. Work up to a full teaspoon once or twice a day." This is the site that I looked into for my dogs..and my elderly dogs are happy & healthy ------http://naturalhealthychoices.weebly.com/coconut-oil-for-dogs.html
If you want me to add anything, tell me.
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