Coconut Oil - for a dog, do give with food

melbury

My dog has two squirts of Kronch pure salmon oil on his food everyday because he suffers from SLO, but it is also very good for his coat, plus he loves it.

gettingready

Thanks - as I said in my first post we have already tried salmon oil and it did not work for Zara that is why I am asking if anyone uses coconut oil.....for their dog...

Pthree

Not sure how much it is as I am allergic but you can by coconut oil (food grade) in most supermarkets these days usually in the with the ethnic stuff. The amount of people who have suggested it to me for dry hair and psoriasis is huge, cant see it doing her any harm. Amazon might be worth a shot too, just make sure its food grade.

Years ago a friend of my mothers used to put liquid paraffin on her dogs ( long hair GSD ) and they always had very glossy coats but I think it was originally to keep one of them regular!

P3

Fire_Fox

snozberry wrote: »

coconut oil is very moisturising -great for your skin and hair (but remember to but shampoo on your hair before water when washing it out!)

Never used it with a dog though. You can buy it quite cheaply on the ethnic aisle in supermarkets or in ethnic shops.

My hair loves coconut oil ... but Lulu will try to lick it off if I don't watch her! :rotfl: I conditioner-wash it out, works better than shampoo and is much gentler IMO.

gettingready

TBH I really do not like the smell of coconut so would not use anything like that myself..all to their own

snozberry

gettingready wrote: »

TBH I really do not like the smell of coconut so would not use anything like that myself..all to their own

tbh blocks of coconut oil doesn't really smell of anything. They certainly don't smell of coconut scented shampoo and shower gel.

gettingready

OK, this is the one my frind uses:



Info here:

http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Pride-Coconut-Oil.html

paddypaws101

Yes you can get that in any local asian shop around here, think I paid less than a pound last time I bought it.

Fire_Fox

I use KTC brand in a tub, doesn't smell like anything to me.

gettingready

paddypaws101 wrote: »

Yes you can get that in any local asian shop around here, think I paid less than a pound last time I bought it.

Jo is coming for coffee next Saturday - you free?