Coconut Oil for Pets- How to Keep Your Pet Healthy
We know of the numerous coconut oil benefits and use it as much as possible in our day to day life. We use it as cooking oil, apply it to our hair and scalp to strengthen the roots and moisture our hair, apply it to our skin and even ingest it directly. But, did you know that coconut oil for dog skin is extremely beneficial as well? Yes, including coconut oil in your pets’ diet could benefit them greatly. Let us see how.
Coconut Oil Benefits for Dogs
Boost its immune system- Lauric acid, one of the primary constituents of coconut oil, has antifungal, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Including coconut oil to your dog’s diet can help boost its immune system to a great extent. You must, however, be careful to only give the pure and unrefined virgin coconut oil to your pet.
Healthy and Glossy Coat
Nothing defines health in a dog more than the presence of a shiny and glossy coat. If your pet is suffering from itchy or dry skin, apply virgin coconut oil to its skin or add coconut oil to its diet. Massaging your pet with coconut oil can result in a smoother and cleaner skin and coat. If you are topically applying the oil to your dog’s skin, make sure you give it a bath soon after. Use a good quality pet shampoo. If your dog is not comfortable with external application, you can just give it internally.
Digestion Benefits
Dogs could face digestive issues due to viral, fungal or parasitic activities in their stomach. The ant