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Your Guide To Coconut Oil and Dogs

By Christina Updated: February 13, 2020. First published: August 5, 2013. This post may contain affiliate links. 8 Comments  

When my family and I started down the “hippy” path, I also went down a more natural path for our pets too. I learned how to make my own dog food. In fact, my parents’ dog, Tess, went from being obese to a healthy weight when she switched from dry bagged dog food to my homemade dog food. Both dogs have benefited from my homemade sprays using essential oils (usually a combination of eucalyptus essential oil and orange oil, with water and witch hazel) to combat fleas and other itchy biting type bugs.

One thing I didn’t exactly think about, was can dogs have coconut oil? I have been adding Nordic Naturals fish oil to Sirius’ food bowl every evening (sustainable source of fish oil that doesn’t contain any of those worrisome contaminants) but buying an eco-friendly/healthy fish oil can be really expensive. It turns out, I don’t have to spend a ton of money on fish oil to give my dog the healthy dose of medium chain fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals the he needs!

Coconut Oil And Dogs

As readers of Hybrid Rasta Mama, you guys should be practically experts in the many MANY health benefits that coconut oil provides for us Humans, but did you know that most of those same health benefits pertain to your dog too?

Just as you have been trying to get more coconut oil into your own diet, you should also be feeding it to your dog as well! The many benefits of coconut oil for dogs is still being investigated. There haven’t been any trials for it, and most of the evidence lies in the hands of actual loving dog owners and veterinarians who already knew the amazing health benefits that coconut oil gives them personally. When fed regularly, coconut oil has been known to be helpful for:

  • dog’s skin and hair
  • digestive tract
  • immune systems
  • metabolic function
  • brain and bone health
A cute fluffy dog next to a jar of coconut oil

Top 10 Uses For Coconut Oil And Dogs

As always, make sure to check with your veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s diet. For internal uses, it is recommended to start out giving a 1/4 tsp per 10 pounds of dog. You should slowly (over two weeks) transition your dog up to the normal daily recommended amount of 1 tsp. per 10 pounds of dog (or 1 Tbsp. per 30 pounds of dog). If you don’t slowly transition your dog up to the normal amount, he/she may experience flu like symptoms for a few days as their body detoxes too fast. There are many uses of coconut oil for dogs, but here are my top 10:

  1. Skin Allergies, Rashes, Flea Allergies, Candida, and Fungal Infections – By taking internally, daily, and even using externally you can rid your dog of many skin problems such as eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, fungal infections, and even yeast infections.
  2. Healthy Great Smelling Coat of Fur – Coconut oil makes dog’s coat become sleek and glossy, as well as to help deodorize them from that common doggy odor.
  3. Improves Digestion and Nutrient Absorption – Coconut oil helps aid digestive disorders (such as inflammatory bowel syndrome and colitis), reduces bad breath, and aids in hairballs elimination and coughs.
  4. Immune System, Metabolic Function – Coconut oil is antibacterial/anti-fungal/antiviral, allowing it to help prevent infection and disease. It also helps to regulate and balance insulin and to help promote normal thyroid function.
  5. Healing Cuts, Wounds, Bites, Stings, and Hot Spots – When applied topically, coconut oil acts as an amazing antiseptic owie cream! Rub it over any cut, wound, bite, sting, or hot spot 2-3 times a day and watch as it heals much quicker!
  6. Brain Function and Health – Helps to reduce the amount of brain lesions in older dogs and increases brain function for quicker thinking. Coconut oil is a great source of omega-6 fatty acids, which help to increase fluidity of cell membranes and improve communication between brains cells which in turn helps to support proper brain function.
  7. Helps Reduce Weight and Increase Energy – This also helps to prevent and control diabetes.
  8. Helps Moisturize Skin and Rough Paw Pads – If you’re pup’s paw pads are really dry, cracked, and rough, just massage a bit of coconut onto your dog’s paw pads in the evenings before bed!
  9. Reduces Inflammation and Helps to Reduce Arthritis and Ligament Pain – New research has shown that the causes of arthritis are actually because of bacterial infections that spread to muscles and joints. The bacteria invades the joint tissue and arthritis develops, even after the bacterial infection itself is gone. Taking a normal dosage of coconut oil daily can aid in reducing the pain of arthritis greatly (in humans too!)
  10. Helps Prevent Parasitic Infestations – Coconut oil has been proven to help aid in defense against many parasites including giardia. Studies have confirmed that the effectiveness of MCFA (Medium Chain Fatty Acids) in demolishing giardia and other protozoa.
    Using coconut oil daily in your dog’s diet can help to destroy any parasites before they can even establish a hold over the dog’s body.

Coconut Oil is Beneficial for Cats too!

Many of our pets at home can benefit from coconut oil, our cats included! My soul kitty Toki, has bad allergies in one of his eyes, during the spring/summer seasons. His left eye always starts leaking and sometimes after too much of that, it gets a little bit raw and looks painful. Now that I am aware of the benefits of coconut oil, I usually just rub a small dab around his eye and the ENTIRE ALLERGY DISAPPEARS!

The feeding guidelines for cats is the same as dogs, start slowly and gradually increase (1/4 tsp. per 10 pounds of animal at first and increase up to 1 tsp. per pounds of animal) until you have reached the normal recommended daily dosage.

Have you used coconut oil for dogs? How has it helped them? Check out which coconut oils I use and love here!

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Coconut oil isn't just for us humans! Yep - coconut oil for dogs is the way to go when it comes to keeping your furry friends healthy and happy. Learn more from HybridRastaMama.com.
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About Christina

Christina Anthis is The Hippy Homemaker. She is 29 years old and the mother of one miraculous three year old boy, Silas Thor (also known as Syfy). After going through many health problems and surgeries, Christina had nowhere else to turn but to a \\\\"hippier\\\\" lifestyle, in hopes of finding the answer. She did her research, read a lot of books, and taught herself the basics to change her family over to a greener lifestyle. A couple months after making the switch, and getting rid of all of the chemicals in her cleaning supplies and beauty products, she noticed that the nerve pains that she used to suffer from constantly, had diminished so much so, that she was actually living and enjoying life the way that she used to.

When Christina made the choice to try a vegetarian diet, her husband Andy (whom she affectionately calls \\\\"The Hippy Husband\\\\"), jumped on board with her, to support the healthier lifestyle she was trying to forge for their family. A few months of eating without meat brought the most surprising side effect of all; Christina\\\\\'s narcolepsy was completely gone, and she was able to function Aderall free.

Always one to care for people, animals, and our Mother Earth; Christina has found her calling by writing for her blog, The Hippy Homemaker. On The Hippy Homemaker, she shares her journey to a healthier and more conscious lifestyle for her family, through vegan and vegetarian recipes, healthier and greener ways to clean, non-toxic beauty products that you can make in your own home, and non-toxic cheaper DIY kids crafts.

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Comments

  1. Angelica Ruiz says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Another great post Christina!! Love

    Reply
  2. Lisa Morris says

    August 5, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I have been giving my little shitzu coconut oil for a few months now. I love it. She is full of energy, her coat is so soft and shiny. She had some liver problems and her last blood test showed that she is doing great without the medications and with the addition of coconut oil. Because she is so tiny, she only gets about 1/8 of tsp in the morning and at night. She knows the sound of the TT coconut oil jar when I open it and comes running. Even when I am making my skin care stuff, she thinks it is time for her daily dosage. She LOVES it!

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  3. Shauna Hackett says

    August 6, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Thank you soo very much xo I use coconut oil for myself.. for inside & out. I also started using it for my sons furball baby after he had surgery & things didn’t go very well. We also make him his own food – which I would eat myself – he is thriving. Always great to find these things backed up in articles 😉 Take care.

    Reply
  4. Jo higham says

    August 18, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I had conjunctivitis very bad, dr gave me antibiotic cream which made it worse. I put two drops of coconut oil in twice and the next day it was completely clear. My two year old Grandaughter had eczema in less than a week it was gone with rubbing on coconut oil. Miracle oil

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  5. Karla Broadfoot says

    August 19, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    last year i fell in love with a long haired stray cat… he was mostly bald from the huge mats that had i had been cutting off when he would let me close to him.. so loaded with internal and external parasites as well as recurring abscess on his neck.. off to the vet he went and had all the issues dealt with and had him fixed..

    as you can imagine his coat was dull and shabby, he had loads of dandruff.. his poops were most foul and bloody from the worms and whatnot..

    my baby was a wreck..

    after i brought him home from the vet i started him on coconut oil.. it took about 6 months for his coat to reach it’s full regrowth after shaving some areas etc..

    his new coat is glossy and soft.. he has no matting issues.. when i first got him fixed and moved indoors i had to tend to his coat daily or mats would start.. now i just give him a feel over in his pits and such to look for problems.. he gets a good brushing every 3-4 days.. my baby is so healthy and happy.. i know coconut oil played a big part in improving his overall health..

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  6. Shayne says

    August 25, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Love coconut oil myself & I was having some the other day when my ginger cat Samson came up onto the bench & started licking the spoon that I had put some oil on he loved it so I gave some to his brother Angus & he came back looking for more, since I have been giving them small amounts I noticed that the furballs are non existant which is good all round. Will start giving it to our little dog Lily & see how she goes thanks for all the wonderful thing that you put on here I have learnt so much..

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    Till then…

    Best wishes, Deb

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