Coconut oil for shedding?

I Love Louie · Apr 29, 2014

I am trying Coconut oil for Louie's coat I've heard it helps for shedding and stuff and they say it has a lot of other great health benefits. However it's kind of thick like shortening am I supposed to melt it and pour it on his food or just mix it in like it is?

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davidh · Apr 29, 2014

I guess it just depends on how he likes to eat it. I don't know if heating it up would kill some of the nutrients.

Cbrugs · Apr 29, 2014

Salmon oil is good for the skin/coat as well. I was mixing coconut oil in Jax's food for awhile but the vet told me to switch to salmon oil because Jax is a bit on the "hefty" size and he thought the calorie intake might be more than he needs.

Julie Stevenson · Apr 29, 2014

Cbrugs said:
Salmon oil is good for the skin/coat as well. I was mixing coconut oil in Jax's food for awhile but the vet told me to switch to salmon oil because Jax is a bit on the "hefty" size and he thought the calorie intake might be more than he needs.

LOL Hefty. Poor Jax. He's not hefty...he's stocky and handsome!

Cbrugs · Apr 29, 2014

Julie Stevenson said:
LOL Hefty. Poor Jax. He's not hefty...he's stocky and handsome!

Ha ha. To clarify, the vet did not use the word "hefty." Stocky is a good word. We also say it's just good living!

2bullymama · Apr 30, 2014

I Love Louie said:
I am trying Coconut oil for Louie's coat I've heard it helps for shedding and stuff and they say it has a lot of other great health benefits. However it's kind of thick like shortening am I supposed to melt it and pour it on his food or just mix it in like it is?

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I often thought about this too.... so, I just use fish oil pills

ForestDweller · Apr 30, 2014

Coconut oil can be fed as is... No need to melt it. Most dogs (mine included) take it in chunk form off a spoon.

As for adding weight, it actually has the opposite effect as it has thermogenic properties. In fact, at high doses, it can cause hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid) . There is a ton of great info out there about the benefits of coconut oil on the net. Just make sure that you buy cold pressed unfiltered variety.