[nagdu] Coconut Oil

[Bryan Gearry]

Try using it cooking pop corn and frying Pike! It's great...ok, not dog 
thing.


On 7/17/2015 9:40 AM, Lisa via nagdu wrote:
> Hi Danielle,
>
> I use coconut oil for wounds, with Taylor as well as with myself. ;-) 
> It helps the healing process very efficiently, I've experienced it 
> myself with a small combustion. Some people use it to prevent ticks 
> but I've heard that it's not very successful against them.
> Coconut oil is one of those things that seem to be helpful with 
> everything. :) I always have a glass at home.
>
> Lisa
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Raven Tolliver via nagdu" 
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> Cc: "Raven Tolliver" <ravend729 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 5:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Coconut Oil
>
>
>> Hi Danielle,
>> For the ears, I put 1/4 tsp of coconut oil in each ear to clean it. I
>> do not use any ear cleansing solutions, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, or
>> ear wipes. Just put the coconut oil in each ear, and massage it into
>> the canal as you would with any other ear cleaner/medicine.
>> I only need to do it once every month or two, but you might need to do
>> it every week or two for Willa.
>>
>> Brush your dog's teeth with coconut oil. It breaks down plaque and
>> tartar. Use it the same way you would use toothpaste. It's less toxic
>> anyway.
>>
>> Apply it to your dog's coat after bathing to replenish nutrients and
>> moisture to the skin and coat. Be sure to brush it into the coat.
>>
>> Coconut oil also helps heal wounds.
>>
>> I recommend Nutiva, Barlean's, or Now Foods coconut oil. I favor
>> Nutiva because I can get their product in glass jars, but I have used
>> all three brands on myself and my dog. Be sure to get virgin unrefined
>> coconut oil. Cold-pressed is best, but if it's expeller-pressed, it's
>> also fine. Expeller-pressed coconut has gone through a heating
>> process, so it contains less nutrients and some of the fats have been
>> broken down.
>>
>> You can buy coconut oil just about anywhere. online or in-store.
>> -- 
>> Raven
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>> On 7/16/15, Danielle Burton via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> I am considering using Coconut Oil for Willa. Can anyone tell me how 
>>> they
>>> use coconut oil and how often and how it helps their dog? I have 
>>> also heard
>>> it can be good for the ears but not sure how to appy it. Any inform 
>>> would be
>>> appreciated.
>>> Thnks, Danielle and Willa
>>> Email: danielleburton94àgmail.com
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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