Coconut Oil for Pets: Benefits and Uses

Even animals can benefit from all the properties of Coconut Oil. Let's look in detail at how and why to use Coconut Oil for Animals.

Coconut oil is composed of over 90% saturated fats, made up of medium-chain triglycerides, which are directly absorbed by the liver and transformed into ketone bodies, thus providing energy for cells.

Coconut oil contains over 40% lauric acid. This gives it antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Additionally, it contains antioxidants that can combat damage caused by free radicals. Coconut oil also helps metabolism and digestion.

Here are some good reasons to use it for animals:

• Promotes shinier and healthier fur.

• Soothes itching.

• Hydrates dry skin.

• Aids wound healing.

• Facilitates digestion.

• Strengthens the immune system.

How to Use Coconut Oil for Animals

Just like for humans, coconut oil has many uses for our four-legged friends, making it a very versatile product.

For External Use:

Applying coconut oil to the fur makes it softer and shinier. It helps with brushing long-haired dogs and cats and removing dangerous hairballs.

The antimicrobial and antifungal properties of coconut oil promote wound healing. As a natural repellent, it helps keep ticks away. A few drops of coconut oil on a cotton pad can gently clean your pet's ears and soothe itching.

Adding coconut oil to shampoo during washing will help make the fur shinier and healthier and deeply hydrate the skin. Especially in cases of dermatitis, coconut oil helps hydrate your pet’s skin, soothe itching, and promote healing.

Since it is edible, there is no problem if the animal licks the area where the oil has been applied.

For Internal Use:

Adding coconut oil to your pet's food can promote regular digestion. It can help with gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux. It strengthens the immune system and can help combat some parasites, like tapeworms. Its high fatty acid content helps preserve brain health. Finally, coconut oil for animals is a high-energy food.

How Much Coconut Oil to Use?

The recommended daily dose is easy: give 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 kg of body weight. Therefore, 1 tablespoon is suitable for a 30 kg dog. You can add it to their food, starting gradually with about 1/4 of the recommended dosage and increasing it gradually over 3-4 weeks, as allergies may occur. Always consult your veterinarian before introducing it into your pet’s diet.

What Type of Coconut Oil to Use?

Just like for humans, it is advisable to use 100% pure, organic, cold-pressed coconut oil for the health of animals. NaturaleBio Coconut Oil is 100% pure virgin coconut oil. It is certified organic and suitable for all uses.