Coconut oil is causing one of the most significant health-related buzzes. People use it to grow their eyelashes, clean their faces, and even wear hair masks. But you can also use it for your beloved four-legged friend to help with many things you wouldn’t expect. Below we explain some of the things you can use it for!
Skin
Especially good for clearing up skin conditions and blemishes, coconut oil can clear up a lot of things like itchy skin, hot spots and eczema. It also disinfects cuts and makes the healing of scratches or cuts fly by. To use on skin, rub small amounts onto and around affected areas, being sure to cover the scratch or cut fully.
Coat
Coconut oil doesn’t just help with skin. It also makes your furry friend’s coat beautifully soft and shiny too! Regular doses of coconut oil will have your dog’s coat the talk of the dog park. You must stir the amount below into your dog’s food daily.
Overall Health
Whilst some vets say that giving your dog coconut oil can help to protect against cancer, coconut oil has also been found to help with digestion, and coconut oil can reduce bad breath and help with coughing and hairballs. It is also beneficial in aiding in weight loss and can boost your pet’s puppy energy.
For this, mix the recommended amount for your dog’s weight and size into their food.
How much coconut oil to use
Now, you must be wondering, how much coconut oil should I give my pup? The answer depends on your dog’s size.
Puppy to a small dog. Medium to large dog
¼ a teaspoon up to 1 teaspoon
As your dog gets used to the coconut oil, the recommended amount increases to 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds or 1 tablespoon per 30 pounds twice daily. But at the beginning, do not give your pet that much, as their digestive system isn’t used to it.
So, as you can see, coconut oil has many benefits, and as long as you use the recommended amounts, you can see some great things happen to your pet in a small amount of time. You’ll be able to praise your pup for good behaviour without getting gassed by puppy breath, and when you’re looking for the perfect solution for their dry skin, you can go to the kitchen cupboard for a quick fix. It’s great to think that something is sold almost everywhere and affordably. It’s something that can enhance the health of your pet in so many ways.
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