These days, Coconut Oil is everywhere. We cook food with it, add it to our smoothies for a nutritional boost and mix it with cocoa powder for an energizing chocolatey treat. We even put it in our hair and use it on our skin to keep it soft.
For most dogs, a small amount of coconut oil twice daily delivers plenty of benefits. Emphasis on the small - even a big dog shouldn't ingest more than a teaspoon of coconut oil at one time. Always consult your veterinarian before using coconut oil or...
This question keeps coming up, so I thought I'd explain in why I tell folks not to give their cats coconut oil. The cat's natural diet is high in both protein and fat. But there are only two essential fatty acids (EFA) that cats must obtain from their diet: linoleic acid (LA) and arachadonic acid (AA).
What's good for you can be good for your cat, too!From some of the buzz about coconut oil, it would be easy to believe it's some sort of magic potion. There's no question that it's great for humans but what about for your purring friend? There are many benefits to ...
Coconut, and especially coconut oil, is gaining a reputation as a health food and natural healer. People are using it to improve digestion, clear up skin problems, boost energy levels, aid in weight loss, fight off infections, balance blood sugar, and bring improvement to numerous other conditions (see Coconut Cures: Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut, www.piccadillybooks.com).
Joined: 5 years ago Followers: 239 Articles: 100 In the past, it was my staunch opinion that all pet owners should have a jar of cold-pressed organic virgin coconut oil on hand for use with their pets' healthcare and for themselves as well.
Coconut Oil benefits pets in many ways including digestion, teeth and fur. Learn the dosage to give in a dog's food. Works for cats and horses too!