[NAGDU] coconut oil

Sat May 4 18:58:50 UTC 2019

Hi everyone,

Our Kira began itching one week a year ago, and never stopped…I’m following this with interest.  One thing though, please double check with your vet.  A little oil might be ok, but ours has mentioned that dogs do not digest and metabloize fat, that it can be harmful.  So for your beloveds, just make a little confirmation on how much is ok.  Now about coconut oil, I will too!

Best,
Peter

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>   1. Re: Coconut Oil (nellie at culodge.com)
>   2. Re: Coconut Oil (Elise Berkley)
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> Date: Fri, 3 May 2019 10:16:54 -0500
> From: <nellie at culodge.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
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> Danielle,
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> Thanks so much for the info, I already ordered some on Amazon!
> 
> Have a super weekend, Janell and Miss Rosy!
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> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora via
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> Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 10:06 AM
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> Cc: Danielle Sykora <dsykora29 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
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> You can get fish oil in pill form, liquid with a pump, and liquid without a
> pump (you would have to measure yourself with a measuring spoon or syringe).
> I don't like the ones you have to measure personally because I'm lazy and
> fish oil doesn't smell awesome. Liquid with a pump is usually the most cost
> effective, but softgels are more practical for those who travel frequently.
> 
> There are many brands specific to dogs, but you can also use the ones made
> for humans (as long as they aren't flavored or anything).
> I usually use Iceland Pure Products Sardine & Anchovy oil or one of the
> Grizzly brand products. Both are liquid with a pump, and the Grizzly brand
> comes in multiple sizes. There are better and worse brands out there, but
> these seem like good products for a reasonable price.
> 
> Danielle, Thai, and Jackie
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> On 5/2/19, Janell via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Great information Danielle!
>> 
>> Does the fish oil come in pill form?  Is there a certain brand you like?
>> Is
>> it the same fish oil that humans use or are there dog specific brands?
>> 
>> Thanks!!
>> 
>> Janell and Miss Rosy!
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora 
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>> Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:53 AM
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>> Cc: Danielle Sykora <dsykora29 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
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>> Coconut oil can be great for relieving itching, if the cause is truly 
>> dry skin and not allergies. A teaspoon every few days likely won't do 
>> much for a large dog though. A table spoon every day is more accurate 
>> for large breeds.
>> Definitely introduce it slowly, but use your dog's general sensitivity 
>> to diet change as a guide as too how quickly you can go. Some dogs are 
>> very sensitive, while others pretty much have an iron stomach (a lot 
>> of Labs do).
>> 
>> You might find that fish oil is actually more beneficial though. It 
>> provides the same benefits to the coat as adding any healthy fat 
>> source, but also contains a high concentration of animal sourced 
>> omega-3s. Omega-3s are excellent for inflammation of any kind, whether 
>> it is dry skin, allergies, joints, etc. Most people give fish oil at a 
>> rate of 200 mg/10 lb of body weight as a maintenance dose (just for 
>> its health benefits), or around 300
>> mg/10 lb of body weight as a therapeutic dose (for dogs with health 
>> issues like allergies or dry skin).
>> 
>> Remember when adding any extra higher calorie supplements to reduce 
>> the dog's food accordingly to prevent weight gain. For example, one 
>> table spoon of coconut oil has 120 calories which is about the same as 
>> a quarter cup of most kibble.
>> 
>> Danielle, Thai, and Jackie
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>> 
>> On 5/2/19, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> I tried coconut oil with Krokus.  I didn't notice a big difference, 
>>> but I think, when he's itchy, it's allergies of some sort.  But 
>>> coconut oil doesn't hurt, and could help.
>>> When I used it, I started with a little bit every day, then worked up 
>>> to a bit more.  I don't think a spoonful every few days is enough to 
>>> make any difference.  But you know your dog.  Krokus's digestion 
>>> isn't bothered by much, which is good, him being a dog who'll try to 
>>> eat
>> anything.
>>> Tracy
>>> 
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>>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elise 
>>> Berkley via NAGDU
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 7:32 AM
>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Elise Berkley
>>> Subject: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
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>>> Hello, all.
>>> It has been a very long time since I posted to the list, but Becky my 
>>> guide and I are back. We have moved to a different area and the heat 
>>> here is quite dry and very hot. I have noticed that, since it has 
>>> started heating up here, Becky has been scratching more. I am very 
>>> ddilligent about her flea treatments, so I do not think it is fleas. 
>>> A dog owner that resides here says it might be itchy skin from the 
>>> change in weather, and she suggested I slowly introduce coconut oil 
>>> in her food (a teaspoon or so every few days.) It is supposed to 
>>> relieve itchy skin among other things. What do you think? Thanks.
>>> Elise and Becky
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> Date: Fri, 3 May 2019 10:29:55 -0700
> From: Elise Berkley <bravaegf711 at gmail.com>
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> Hello, everyone.
> Thank you for the information. It is very helpful. I will try it with
> Becky and, if the scratching persists, I will check with her vet for
> allergies. Thanks again!
> Elise and Becky
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