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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Coconut Oil?

Elvis

I have been reading a lot of info lately on the health benefits of coconut oil. Primarily using it to speed up metabolism and overall health. Does anyone else have any experience or knowledge about this?

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You will need to get the right type. Most health food stores carry at least one brand and you can probably find it online.

There are two main types of coconut oil. One is refined coconut oil (might be labeled RBD for Refined, Bleached, and Deordorized). It is made from copra, or dried coconut meat, then treated to remove impurities. Most RBD coconut oil is relatively inexpensive. It does not contain all the nutrients found in unrefined coconut oil and in most cases the coconuts used are lof low quality and chemicals like chorine and hexane are used in the refining process.

The other type is Unrefined or "virgin" coconut oil and is made from fresh coconuts. hmmmm, sounds like the kind I would like best. I truly like coconut of anything. I want it to taste good and taste good to my dogs. I would go for the more expensive type.

Of course the better of the two is going to cost you more. Good-quality oil is colorless when liquid and pure white when solid, never yellow or pink and it should not contain residue or have an "off" or rancid odor. If you get hold of some coconut oil that gives you a scratchy throat or like a "catch" in the throat, this is probably a sign of poor quality. A smokey flavor or aroma is another indication of poor quality.

There are also hydrogenated and fractionated coconut oils. Hydrogenated coconut oil is not recommend because it contains harmful trans-fats. Fractionated coconut oil is a massage oil and aromatherapy ingredient and is sold as a cosmetic ingredient.

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Coconut Oil and Dogs?

Lycanthrop

Does anyone add coconut oil to their dogs food? I just started adding some to my Labrador's today - along with the usual Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and a little bit of plain yogurt. If you use it for either yourself, or your dog - do you prefer it solid or liquid? We're testing it out on Brady to see if it helps with his coat, etc. Just looking to see if others use it.
We have used several fish oils for him, but apparently he has an intolerance to fish and chicken - so when we got no results after 3 months, we stopped with the costly fish oil. Usually, ACV and Kelp get the job done - but I've started Coconut oil considering I've heard great things, and it's significantly cheaper than kelp.
Coconut Oil is Liquid at Room Temperature (I Believe above 73 degrees F). You can find that information anywhere. So generally, depending on the temperature of your house - it could be solid of half solid/half liquid. Our Organic Coconut Oil is liquidish right now because it's quite warm in my house (Summer heat). So I just plopped it in the fridge because I like the solid form better.
It took my forever to find Coconut oil to begin with, and the only virgin version I found was flavored and had all this extra stuff in it. So we went with the Organic Coconut Oil. Let me find the link to the company.. (There was a woman at the store the same time as me who works at a Holistic Pet Store and recommended this particular kind - are there any ill side effects from not using Virgin?):
http://www.omeganutrition.com/products-gourmet-coconut.php
He's allergic to chicken and most (if not all) grains. I have the list somewhere, and he's also partially intolerant to potatoes (which was why we were seeing yeast infections - despite the change in grain free diets). I'm switching off of the Orijen onto the INSTINCT Salmon Meal (New formula) Which is grain and potato free, with no chicken. Everything should clear up then - but until it's available in my area, I'm just looking to make him comfortable. He's already shown great improvement - but I just want the best.

Vet wanted to put him on a Hill's Prescription Diet with allergy shots - I said hell no - if he has allergies, he just won't get food with the allergens in it. It took my awhile to find a grain-free food without potato, but hopefully all goes well. Thyroid testing was normal.
Also, the moment I get back from Finland (I'm a high school student going on exchange in two weeks for the next six months) he will be on a raw diet. We tried this some months ago, but just couldn't keep up with it. But the moment I get back - we're on the raw diet. (My mother refuses to feed raw without me doing it, and doesn't want to learn how to properly feed it - therefor, we've been searching for a decent kibble).

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Coconut oil should NOT be liquid all the time. It will solidify at temperatures under 72F. This is normal.

Is there a reason you are using ACV and other things on this dog?
Are there skin issues going on?
If so, have you had the dog to the vet for a diagnosis?
This would be the first thing I would do - find out why my dog is having problems.
Do we have a thyroid issue? Is there some other reason my dog is doing poorly enough that I feel the need to try alternative 'medicine' on him?

Edit: In light of your answers to my questions, I think you are doing just fine with your dog. As of now, I don't know of any reason coconut oil could not be used on your dog. It has not been shown to cause toxicity unlike grapes/raisins.
You seem to be very knowledgeable about your dog's health issues. This is all good.
I have a cat that is allergic to chicken, too. Unfortunately, cats are much more picky eaters than dogs. I have run the gamut of things to feed her. I did try the raw diet - she puked it. She is 14 years old now and I am running out of things to feed her. She eats them for awhile then refuses to eat it anymore. I am at the point of euthanizing her if she refuses to eat the food she is on now.

can I put coconut oil on my dog?

Aevon

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.

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