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TLC · 05-10-2007, 01:43 PM

Does anyone feed Virgin Organic Coconut Oil?

I just bought some yesterday and I gave them a tiny taste and the love it! I have read about it online (it sounds wonderful) and I was wondering if others feed it too

sexiixtc · 05-10-2007, 01:58 PM

I believe Kathryn uses it on Chynna

But I think she put it on her skin..
what is it supposed to do?

chachi · 05-10-2007, 01:58 PM

I have never heard of givng it. Is it good for the coat?

yougetthesmiles · 05-10-2007, 02:44 PM

Please tell! I would love to know more about it.

Yorkieluv · 05-10-2007, 03:41 PM

I haven't tried it on Miko or Emma yet, but it's supposed to be very good for their overall health...Coat, ligaments, itchiness due to allergies, ear problems, etc. It's also supposed to reduce the risks of cancer, helps the heart, and it has antibacterial and antiviral agents..

Yorkieluv · 05-10-2007, 03:44 PM

But Virgin coconut oil is the one that is supposed to be best..

TLC · 05-10-2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

I haven't tried it on Miko or Emma yet, but it's supposed to be very good for their overall health...Coat, ligaments, itchiness due to allergies, ear problems, etc. It's also supposed to reduce the risks of cancer, helps the heart, and it has antibacterial and antiviral agents..

Yes, I have read that too about it. I bought:
Coconut Oil - Pure, Organic, Unrefined, Virgin - 1 lb

I am starting TJ and Roxy on 1/4 teaspoon daily. I have measured the 1/4 tps and put each serving into an ice cube tray and into the freezer so it can harden, and then just feed it. I have already given them a taste of some shavings and they love it!

Yorkieluv · 05-10-2007, 04:13 PM

How awesome, TLC!! Let me know how it works out for you guys. From what I have read, I'd like to incorporate it into my diet as well

Yorkieluv · 05-10-2007, 04:14 PM

Have you read anything about whether or not it's safe for the liver? I think it should be fine, but I'm so careful about what I give Miko as he has a compromised liver.

TLC · 05-10-2007, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Have you read anything about whether or not it's safe for the liver? I think it should be fine, but I'm so careful about what I give Miko as he has a compromised liver.

I too am going to incorporate it into my diet as well. I haven't heard anything about how it effects the liver. I plan to try and read some more over the next few days. I'll let you know what I come up with

Yorkieluv · 05-10-2007, 04:50 PM

Thanks! From what I've read, it's supposed to be okay, but I'm always cautious.

AngelWorks · 05-10-2007, 05:28 PM

I use it for myself!

I use it instead of shortning in corn bread---delish........also use it in the tubby for baths and also in smoothies.

Never thought about it for Milo.hmmmmmm

Jenn218 · 05-10-2007, 05:47 PM

Hmmmm....I have some too that I use...it is good for cooking and for using on our skin/hair, etc. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't be good for our little ones. I will have to ask the vet to see.

Yorkieluv · 05-10-2007, 06:22 PM

Yep, if you do a google search "coconut oil for dogs" you will see lots of websites with a ton of info on them.

Dunkaroo · 05-11-2007, 08:32 AM

Hello! I was wondering if I have to go to a special "health store" to get virgin coconut oil or would they have it at let's say Safeway or Albertsons?

Please let me know. I would really love to start my yorkie Dunks

on it, since he starts to smell

after a week of giving him a bath and I have tried all of the shampoos out there! So, I would love to see if the coconut oil will work for him.

Thank you!

05-10-2007, 01:43 PM	#1
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Coconut Oil Does anyone feed Virgin Organic Coconut Oil? I just bought some yesterday and I gave them a tiny taste and the love it! I have read about it online (it sounds wonderful) and I was wondering if others feed it too __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

05-10-2007, 01:58 PM	#2
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	I believe Kathryn uses it on Chynna But I think she put it on her skin.. what is it supposed to do? __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"

05-10-2007, 01:58 PM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have never heard of givng it. Is it good for the coat? __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-10-2007, 03:41 PM	#5
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I haven't tried it on Miko or Emma yet, but it's supposed to be very good for their overall health...Coat, ligaments, itchiness due to allergies, ear problems, etc. It's also supposed to reduce the risks of cancer, helps the heart, and it has antibacterial and antiviral agents.. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy Last edited by Yorkieluv; 05-10-2007 at 03:43 PM.

05-10-2007, 03:44 PM	#6
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	But Virgin coconut oil is the one that is supposed to be best.. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-10-2007, 02:44 PM	#4
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	Please tell! I would love to know more about it.

05-10-2007, 04:13 PM	#8
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	How awesome, TLC!! Let me know how it works out for you guys. From what I have read, I'd like to incorporate it into my diet as well __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-10-2007, 04:14 PM	#9
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Have you read anything about whether or not it's safe for the liver? I think it should be fine, but I'm so careful about what I give Miko as he has a compromised liver. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-10-2007, 04:50 PM	#11
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Thanks! From what I've read, it's supposed to be okay, but I'm always cautious. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-10-2007, 05:28 PM	#12
AngelWorks Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 1,752	I use it for myself! I use it instead of shortning in corn bread---delish........also use it in the tubby for baths and also in smoothies. Never thought about it for Milo.hmmmmmm

05-10-2007, 05:47 PM	#13
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Hmmmm....I have some too that I use...it is good for cooking and for using on our skin/hair, etc. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't be good for our little ones. I will have to ask the vet to see. __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

05-10-2007, 06:22 PM	#14
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Yep, if you do a google search "coconut oil for dogs" you will see lots of websites with a ton of info on them. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

05-11-2007, 08:32 AM	#15
Dunkaroo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 174	Where to buy VIRGIN COCONUT OIL Hello! I was wondering if I have to go to a special "health store" to get virgin coconut oil or would they have it at let's say Safeway or Albertsons? Please let me know. I would really love to start my yorkie Dunks on it, since he starts to smell after a week of giving him a bath and I have tried all of the shampoos out there! So, I would love to see if the coconut oil will work for him. Thank you!