[NAGDU] coconut oil

Sat May 4 19:05:11 UTC 2019

You can also put some coconut oil in your hands and rub it into the coat, grooming it in. This may very well help itching faster than feeding it to the dog. And, fleas and ticks don’t like it either so, that’s another good thing.

Vivianna

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> On May 4, 2019, at 1:58 PM, Peter Wolf via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 3 May 2019 10:16:54 -0500
>> From: <nellie at culodge.com>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,    the National Association of Guide Dog
>>    Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
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>> Danielle,
>> 
>> Thanks so much for the info, I already ordered some on Amazon!
>> 
>> Have a super weekend, Janell and Miss Rosy!
>> 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora via
>> NAGDU
>> Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 10:06 AM
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>> Cc: Danielle Sykora <dsykora29 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>>> 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!
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle Sykora 
>>> via NAGDU
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:53 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users 
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>>> Cc: Danielle Sykora <dsykora29 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
>>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 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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>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> 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
>>>> 
>>>> 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>
>> To: nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Coconut Oil
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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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