Using Coconut Oil for Your Dog: 4 Application Tips for this Natural Home Remedy
Coconut oil offers multiple advantages to dogs. Not only can it aid with grooming and flea prevention, but this guide will show how exactly to apply coconut oil as part of a skincare regime for them.
Coconut oil in dogs: Positive benefits across multiple areas
Copra oil has long been used for haircare and oral hygiene purposes in the kitchen, and now its popularity extends into animal care. One advantage is its natural composition which doesn’t pose harm when your dog licks it – unlike products with potentially toxic ingredients.
Copra oil’s transport impacts are considerable, leading to serious climate disruptions.
When purchasing one, opt for certified organic. Remember: less is more!
Coconut oil for fur and paws of dogs
Paws of dogs can be delicate and susceptible to cracking; in winter months they’re exposed to road salt while during the warmer summer months asphalt temperatures have an adverse impact on them.
Copra oil provides shelter against harsh weather, prevents injuries and keeps paws supple and flexible.
Application: Wring a small hazelnut-sized amount of the oil between your hands before massaging it over your dog’s paws.
Coconut oil provides relief for dry and flaky skin as well as coat care, giving shine, making the coat supple, combable, as well as eliminating unpleasant odors through its pleasant coconut fragrance.
Application: * Based on the size and length of your pet’s fur, use between one pea-size to four walnut-size portions of copra oil to coat its coat.
Coconut oil provides natural protection from parasites.
Coconut oil could provide natural external protection from ticks, mites and fleas. Copra oil has long been used to repel ticks and other insects in India and preliminary human studies indicate its success at doing just that.
Copra oil is safe to use as it contains no toxic additives and side effects are unknown. Dodecanoic acid provides protection from parasites by attacking their protective armor of chitin; additionally, copra oil acts preventively to keep parasites away.
Application: * To start treatment, rub your dog with a pea- or walnut-sized amount of copra oil before every walk (depending on size). Pay particular attention to areas prone to ticks such as its face, ears and stomach.
After your walk, it is wise to conduct another inspection for ticks on your pet.
* After several weeks, two or three applications every week is sufficient for optimal results.
Tip: Copra oil can also help treat ear mites on dogs. Mix some liquid copra oil with cloth and wipe your dog’s ears using it for best results.
Protecting against parasites on an internal level.
Worm infestation in pets needn’t be alarming; rather, parasites simply challenge your animal’s system and strengthen it. Assuming your dog remains healthy enough to withstand their burden of intestinal parasites like worms, these infestations shouldn’t pose any significant threats.