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| How to Feed Your Dog Coconut Oil |
Giving coconut oil to your dog is an excellent healthy option which can improve your dog’s quality of life. But there is a question I am asked on my way, how much is too much? Or how much is safe?
Start
Slowly and Increase Gradually
At the beginning start slowly and increase gradually. Too much
coconut oil too soon can lead to digestive problems.
Large quantity of coconut oil can cause diarrhea or greasy stools while his body adjusts to the new diet. Start with small amounts, such as 1/4 teaspoon per day for small breeds or puppies and a full teaspoon for larger breeds. If your dog seems tired and acts negatively or uncomfortable, cut the amount a little bit to give him time to adjust. You can divide the dose throughout the day. Coconut oil is best given with regular dog food, coconut oil can be added to any food at any meal.
Large quantity of coconut oil can cause diarrhea or greasy stools while his body adjusts to the new diet. Start with small amounts, such as 1/4 teaspoon per day for small breeds or puppies and a full teaspoon for larger breeds. If your dog seems tired and acts negatively or uncomfortable, cut the amount a little bit to give him time to adjust. You can divide the dose throughout the day. Coconut oil is best given with regular dog food, coconut oil can be added to any food at any meal.
Feeding
Guidelines
A general and widely practiced guideline for optimal dose for dogs is 1
teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight daily or 1 tablespoon per 30 pounds of
weight. But it would not be wise to start with this amount in the beginning.
If you are used to cook for your dog, coconut oil would be an excellent ingredient in the
recipes.
Most dogs like coconut oil so it won't be that much problem with feeding them.
Most dogs like coconut oil so it won't be that much problem with feeding them.
To know more about the coconut oil you can read my Earlier Post
