Coconut oil for animals: properties and benefits

Even animals can benefit from all the beneficial properties of Coconut Oil.

But let's see in detail how and why to use Coconut Oil for Animals.

Coconut oil is composed of over 90% saturated fats, composed of triglycerides medium chain, which are absorbed directly by the liver which transforms them into ketone bodies and therefore into energy for the cells.

Coconut oil contains lauric acid for over 40%. This would allow it to possess antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Furthermore, it contains antioxidants capable of fighting the damage caused by free radicals.

Finally, coconut oil would help metabolism and digestion.

Here are some good reasons to also use it on animals:

• Promotes a shinier and healthier coat.
• Soothes the itching.
• Moisturizes dry skin.
• Promotes wound healing.
• Facilitates digestion.
• Strengthens the immune system.

How to use Coconut Oil on Animals?

As for us human beings, so also for our 4-legged friends, coconut oil has so many uses, making this product truly versatile.

For external use:

Coconut oil applied on the fur, makes it more soft and shiny.

Its application helps brushing of long-haired dogs and cats, and the removal of dangerous hairballs.

The antimicrobial and antifungal properties of coconut oil promote wound healing processes.

As a natural repellent, it would help keep ticks away.

A few drops of coconut oil on a cotton pad cangently clean the pet's ears and calm the itching.

Especially in cases ofdermatitis, coconut oil allows you to hydrate your pet's skin, calm itching and promote healing.

Furthermore, being edible it is absolutely not a problem if the animal licks the area where the oil was applied.

For internal use:

Coconut oil added to the food of our 4-legged friend, would be able to promote a regulate digestion.

It could help in case of gastritis and gastro-esophageal reflux.

It would strengthen the immune system and could help fight some parasites, such as tapeworms.

Its high content of fatty acids would be capable of preserving brain health.

Finally, coconut oil for animals is a food with high energy content.

How much coconut oil to use?

The recommended daily dose is very easy, you need to give 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 kg.

So 1 tablespoon will be fine for a 30kg dog.

It can be added to the baby food starting gradually, with approximately1/4 of the recommended dosage and gradually increasing over 3-4 weeks, as allergies may arise.

Obviously before introducing it into your pet's diet it is necessary to always ask your vet for advice.

What Type of Coconut Oil to Use?

As for humans, similarly for animal health, it is advisable to purchase a 100% pure, organic, cold-pressed coconut oil.

Coconut oil NaturaleBio is a 100% pure virgin coconut oil. It is certified organic and is suitable for all uses.