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.
Coconut oil for dogs?
Chelsea La
I used to give my GSD fish oil pills but for the past few months have not been giving them to her. I have noticed her coat is not as shiny - not a huge change or anything but something I've noticed nonetheless. Anyway, I've been looking into Coconut Oil for dogs. I think it's something we'd like to try however, I'm worried about her having very loose stools from adding this.
My question is regarding the Coconut oil. Has anyone that uses it for their dog experienced problems with loose stools or upset tummies? When I buy it I know it's just going to be a learning experience to see what happens but I didn't know if some sort of reaction to it was usual or not. Is it a good idea to build up to a tablespoon of it a day?
Thanks :)
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I use it a couple of times per week with both of my dogs. One is a Doberman (70 lbs.) and the other a small Poodle mix/mutt that weighs abouut 15 lbs. I don't actually use any exact measurement, so I just eyeball it. Neither of my dogs have had any loose stools at all from this.
Since this stuff can be a pit pricey, let me give you a little tip. I don't have a Costo membership but my cousin does, so she gets me this......Carrington Farms.....pure, unrefined, cold pressed and 100% organic extra virgin coconut oil. The one I have is a 54 oz tub, which is pretty darn big, and I think it only costed about $15.00 or something close to that.
I use it a couple of times per week with both of my dogs. One is a Doberman (70 lbs.) and the other a small Poodle mix/mutt that weighs abouut 15 lbs. I don't actually use any exact measurement, so I just eyeball it. Neither of my dogs have had any loose stools at all from this.
Since this stuff can be a pit pricey, let me give you a little tip. I don't have a Costo membership but my cousin does, so she gets me this......Carrington Farms.....pure, unrefined, cold pressed and 100% organic extra virgin coconut oil. The one I have is a 54 oz tub, which is pretty darn big, and I think it only costed about $15.00 or something close to that.
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