[nagdu] Resolving dry, itchy skin was Coconut Oil

[Raven Tolliver]

I suggest an omega-3 supplement for dry, itchy skin. If the problem is
chronic, there is an underlying issue. The skin should not be
naturally dry unless you are dealing with dry heat or dry wintry air.
And even then, you can increase certain foods in the diet so that this
is a nonissue. Excessive washing also results in itchy skin because
this disturbs the microflora and nutrient content of the skin.

Find a fish oil supplement free of soy. Use a product obtained from
deep-sea oily fish, such as Sardines, krill, anchovy, salmon, stuff
like that.
Give your dog 300 mg of combined EPA and DHA per 10 lbs of body weight.
For instance, if I were to give my 66-lb golden the therapeutic, or
medicinal, dose of fish oil, I would purchase 1800 mgs capsules of
fish oil and give him one daily.

But let's say I could only find quality capsules as 1200 mg per
capsule. Since I know he needs 1800 mg daily, I would multiply that by
7 to get what he needs weekly.
1800 mg*7 days = 12600 mg.
12600 mg weekly / 1200 mg per capsule = 10.5 capsules per week.

Since my dog is typically 66-70 lbs, I'd give him 11 of those 1200-mg
capsules per week, splitting them up over the 7-day period. When the
problem was under control, I would reduce the amount to 100 mgs of
combined EPA and DHA per 10 lbs daily. That knocks us down to needing
600 mgs daily, so I could give 1 1200-mg capsule every 2 days.

You do not need a specific amount of EPA and a specific amount of DHA.
The numbers should be close though. For instance, if a product has
1200 mg of EPA and DHA it should not be 200 DHA and 1000 EPA. I doubt
something like that is even out there, but anything is possible. It
should be something like 500 and 700.

If any part of that made no sense, let me know.
-- 
Raven
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On 7/18/15, Elise Berkley via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Coconut Oil
>> From: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> 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.
>> --
>> Raven
>> Founder of 1AM Editing & Research
>> www.1am-editing.com
>>
>> You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you
>> have or what you do.
>>
>> Naturally-reared guide dogs
>> https://groups.google.com/d/forum/nrguidedogs
>>
>> 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
>> >
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