You’ve read how coconut oil can be good for you, now read how it is beneficial for your doggy! Here are four good reasons why you should have it in the family pantry!
Paw Protection
Gina, my Lab pictured in the main photo, started limping last week. Luckily, she’s running at full speed today due to some coconut oil I used to nurse the sore on her paw. And no worries about toxic chemicals if she chooses to lick it off.Flea Repellent
I live in California with my pups. The flea problem seems worse than ever this year. Traditional flea treatment can often be toxic, and it’s effect frequently diminishes over time. No worries about either of those problems with coconut oil. Simply mix 1 part coconut oil with 2 parts water. Boil and then pour into a transporting to a spritzer bottle to lightly spray your pup.Pet Toothpaste
Sanchez recently had three teeth extracted. His entire energy has picked up since the removal of his molars. As pleased as I am about the results, he’s 13 and I’m determined that he won’t have to have another oral surgery. So, I recently increased the frequency of his teeth brushing. I just put some coconut oil on a doggie toothbrush and brush away. The best part is that he now loves having his teeth brushed because the flavor is so yummy.Soothes Hotspots and Dry Skin
Whether Buster has a dry nose or a hot spot, coconut oil used topically moisturizes the skin for a variety of pet skin ailments. It can even help disinfect minor injuries. And, again, no problem when Kitty or Buster wants to lick it off.
In most cases the usual dosage for both dogs and cats is about 1 teaspoon per ten (10) pounds or 1 tablespoon for thirty 930) pounds of animal weight.
Your choice of coconut oil, of course, depends on you or your pup’s taste but unrefined virgin coconut oil is best. To read more on how coconut oil can help your pet go to Care 2.
