[nagdu] Coconut Oil

[Elise Berkley]

Hey, everyone.  I think I am going to try the coconut oil on Becky's coat.  When I took her for her bath about a month ago (I take her every other month), the girl said she checked Becky for fleas.  But she did not see any on her.  So, I am thinking her scratching may be from dry skin.  If I understand correctly, if I apply some oil to her coat and brush it in really good, it can help with dry, itchy skin.  Am I right?  thanks
Elise and Becky  
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:41:47 -0400
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Coconut Oil
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> CC: ravend729 at gmail.com
> 
> 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.
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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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