Coconut Oil is Good for Dogs, But What About Coconuts?

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We’ve all know that coconut oil is good for dogs and humans, but what about regular, straight up coconut? Can dogs eat coconut? And if so, what are the benefits of eating coconut for our canine companions?
The answer to that first question is YES! The oil isn’t the only part of the coconut that’s beneficial and healthy for our canine friends. And I’ve discovered recently that my dog simply loves the taste of coconut oil, so why not branch out with other treats containing this superfood?
And to answer the second question, what are the benefits of dogs eating coconut? Here are just a few benefits to treating your pup to some good, old-fashioned coconut every now and then.
1. Coconut is made up of Lauric acid. This substance helps fight against viruses, which in turn helps boost their immune systems.
2. Coconut also contains albumin which helps in the formation of red blood cells.
3. It can clear up skin conditions including flea allergies and itchy skin.
4. It can help with bad breath.
5. It’s even believed to help speed the healing of cuts, wounds, hot spots and more.
So yes, it’s safe. It’s yummy. And it could potentially help your dog in many different ways. The next question is, how should you give it to them?
Some owners apparently like to give their dog a whole coconut to chew on like a toy. That’s safe and could save your slippers, but don’t let them actually eat the shell or swallow any of the little hairs on the outside, as these can get lodged in your dog’s throat or digestive tract. After your best friend is done playing with the coconut, you can open it up and feed them the pulp from the inside.
If you’d prefer not to deal with the mess of a whole coconut, you can also
Mix in coconut chips with their dog food or give it to them as a treat.
Use coconut paste to make your dog a special treat, perhaps mixing it with some all natural peanut butter and freezing it.
Give your dog coconut oil, either by the spoonful or by dipping a treat in it.
Give your dog treats that have coconut as one of the ingredients like the 100% all natural ones we make at The Dog Bakery specifically for dog's with skin & coat issues.
Add coconut milk or coconut water your dog's food or water bowl.
One question that often comes up regarding coconuts and coconut oil is about the high level of saturated fat. Yes, it’s true that coconuts are high in saturated fat and typically, you do want to avoid saturated fat with your dog. But the fat in coconut is a bit different and is considered safe, in moderation, for your dog. Of course, you don’t want to give your dog too much. Too much of anything can be a bad thing, and coconut is no different.
When it comes to the oil, a good rule of thumb is:
1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight
1 tablespoon per 30 pounds.
But you don’t want to start with these amounts. It’s best to introduce coconut and coconut oil to your dog gradually as it can cause runny poop.
In case you’re wondering, dogs love coconut so it shouldn’t be any problem to get them to eat it. It’s just another yummy human food you can delightfully (and safely) share with your best friend. The options are pretty much limitless. So why not find a recipe for some coconut milk ice cream and share a cool treat with them today?
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Coconut Oil is Good for Dogs, But What About Coconuts?

[@arathin5946]

In India we grate coconut for curries and I give grated coconut to my dog.he loves it.

[@totalutternutter]

I treated an inoperable hystio sytoma (button tumor) on my dogs elbow with a coconut oil, turmeric and lecithin tincture. it's amazing stuff. completely healed in ten days and no scars. way better than surgery.

[@godhasthepower]

Thanks. My goldendoodle got caught in the rain a week ago and had started itching. No fleas, no red spots I've her out checked. And all natural sounds good.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Cool, I'm going to give this a try. I've been giving Viva goat milk on her food, she likes it, and it has helped her digest her food. Guess I'll be getting a coconut tomorrow. Thank you! A veterinarian told me once that a couple spoons of canned pumpkin in their food will help when your dogs gets the runs, it does.

[@rockykanaka]

+David Goodridge good point on the pumkin. That one is in my top 10 as well. Starting to incorporate pumpkin and coconut in a as many treats I am baking at the stores as I can. Good to hear Viva likes the goat milk. Good to hear from yah hope all is well 👍

[@kellyhannaford3140]

I put coconut oil in my hair... Then i have a dinosaur/boxer staring and drooling at me for the next hour

[@rockykanaka]

+Kelly Hannaford it's true. I witnessed this

[@xxgatcha_arixx4507]

Kelly Hannaford lol

[@spdadventurer1754]

😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theoracletempleoflovelight2222]

My mastiff loves to chew it ! He has coconut milk and or oil all the time in his diet !! We live in the tropics so we find them all the time !!

[@g35tho11]

How often Do I feed my dog coconut? Is it safe for a 9 week old puppy ??and approximately how much should I give. A puppy ??

[@poojan423]

My yellow lab loves coconut. When he was young he used to peel whole coconut which fell off from trees and we used to make coconut chutney(Indian food). But now he doesn't like doing it. Never had any choking

[@jessicatodd2761]

That was really great info. I will try it with my dogs. We just got a second dog who was a resvue.

[@rockykanaka]

+Jessica Todd oh that's great to hear your family is growing 😀

[@gwendolinedavina9456]

Thank you for your wisdom. I have just realised that I can freeze coconut water to make ice ❄ cubes to add to drinking water 👍🏽

[@wagginwater]

Amazing

[@JK-zh4nj]

Already use coconut oil but you have great ideas for other ways to enrich my furbuddy's diet with coconut.

[@patriciagimay9195]

Wow! LOVED your video . THANK YOU for teaching healthy food for our fur babies. LOVE RULES.

[@janayaday7901]

there is a frozen coconut meat and also a dried shredded one and I don't know which to choose to add to my pups food. obviously cooking it with her food I cook would decrease the nutritional content, but I feel like the dried shredded will be too hard? I don't know. Maybe I'm over thinking it.

[@harisongriffin]

I put a screwdriver in the eye of the coconut to get the water. The easiest way to open it if it’s tough is smack it on the ground and it’s cracked. Once it’s cracked they will try to pry ito open with their teeth. Great toy for puppies and energetic dogs

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Cod liver oil always gets my hounds going. Good for their coat and joints. As greyhounds they're big dogs, so a teaspoon of it is perfect. They always lick the spoon until there's not even the tiniest amount left. If your dog doesn't like it, a capsule in their food. Won't hurt them, so give it a try, especially if they're getting old.

[@Pinkielover]

what about coconut oil on the dogs teeth for helping gums?

[@janicewambold6961]

My sweet Pittie Champ has Mast Cell Tumors and they discovered 2 large masses internally as well this past December. He is our latest rescue and we may only be blessed to have him for about 5 months or so more. I have started giving him more healthier human foods along with his grain free kibble and was wondering if I should also add coconut to his diet. He gets 1 1/2 cups of dry in the morning with a half a can of grain-free wet food in the morning along with his medications from the vet (Prednisone, Benadryl and an acid reducer) and two different marijuana oils. His tumors are actually getting smaller (he's also on a Chemo medication for another 2 doses only) so I was wondering if the coconut would be better given in the morning or with his supper (which is another 1 1/2 cups of dry with a mixture of plain roasted chicken, light red kidney bean and whatever fresh or frozen vegetables I happen to have on hand). He devours it every time. With hi system in an uproar due to his cancer and it's treatments I don't want to do any more harm to his system so that's why I'm asking. Thanks. Love your shows.

[@angela0767]

Yeah its really great if your dog is having fitts. My Sister in law gives it to her poodle in the form off coconut cream in the mouth n it fixes the poor puppy really quick. Bless u dude.🙏✌💙

[@rockykanaka]

+Angela Watton-FAM oh that is great. Thanks Angela!

[@minnarellahan8184]

Going to try coconut with my dogs itchy skin!! Thanks for the advice :)

[@rockykanaka]

+Minna Rellahan you bet I bet it works right away!

[@minnarellahan8184]

Only three days on goat milk and coconut oil and skin a lot less itchy!! :)

[@Diamond18116]

I love your dogs more than the coconut..their so cute.. Yes use to apply coconut oil with my dog who you see in the profile. but sad to say she passed away 30th July 2018. I am sad and very hurt.

[@rockykanaka]

I am sorry for your loss. This is never easy. Also I wanted to invite you to Jalapeño's the golden retriever puppy Dog's Day Out vid premier tomorrow. Go here for he details and don't forget to click the reminder button to be a part of the premier! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpnHdpaPiLOMic0

[@soniayt5858]

So sorry for your loss❤❤❤

[@FireCracker3240]

LOL at your Lime in the Coconut joke. I got it. Very cute. :-) By the way, I don't have a dog (yet), but I'd love to try a fresh coconut. I don't have a drill. Can you put a hammer/nail to the coconut instead to make the holes?

[@rockykanaka]

+FireCracker3240 hahaha. Glad someone got it 😂. Yes but easer is a to hammer a Phillips head screwdriver. You can wash that easier to make sure it is clean

[@FireCracker3240]

Thanks for the advice! That's exactly what I'll do. :-)

[@hoi2370]

FireCracker3240 yes lol just make sure it isn’t rusty hahaha

[@gwendolinedavina9456]

There isn't any need for a drill, the three natural holes can be simply scraped away, then poke and twist a skewer to go through the coconut 🥥 meat in order to release the yummy 😋 milk.

[@A_Heathen]

If I put coconut oil on my dogs skin should I rinse it or leave it in or maybe a time frame?

[@tweetyrose]

Oh yes!!! I love coconut! As a Mexican I love putting lime with some salt and chili powder :) I didn't know dogs could have coconut. Thanks for the info! Hey how come Flip didn't talk? Was he being shy? Lol love your kidos.

[@rockykanaka]

+Rosa LaPlant haha. Was cracking up when I read "how come Flip didn't talk" thanks Rosa

[@tweetyrose]

Rocky Kanaka Snoop(was that your doggie's name) Snoop said you crazy mon, that's not meat! Lol... by the way dangerous way to drill holes with your hand underneath. People don't try this at home LOL😂🤣👏👏👏

[@juliusvalino4666]

Rosa LaPlant

[@ronirios7679]

Me too Flip I'll go crazy for some coconut I LOVE COCONUT (AND WATERMELON)

[@rockykanaka]

hehe me too!

[@ronirios7679]

I mean who doesn't like coconut(Anyone who doesn't like coconut is weirder then me and trust me I'm really really really+100 weird

[@Cherrybabys]

Great idea❤ will try it with the two Dobermans we adopted they tend to have dry skin. Do you think it is safe to give to an older dog with cancer we are having a hard time trying to find stuff he will eat? 🌴

[@danielled-s9083]

Awwww Rockey you kill me!! Da' Lime in the Coconut! Its 3:40a.m. and Im howlin with laughter. Lol. I keep coconut milk and oil on hand for soapmaking so Ill see if my Skyler or Shadow like it at all.

[@rockykanaka]

+Danielle D-S hahaha. I am glad that joke got a payoff. Thanks 😁. Ok yah let me know how the coconut works

[@jeanettecastro8309]

I introduce all my 4 Furbabies coconut oil 5 yrs ago. I put a tsp of coconut oil added to their dog food . I also rub some to one of them that has severe dry itchy scalp. They all go crazy over coconut oil. I was always wondering if I can give them the coconut meat. So I looked it up . Wella thank u soo much😘👏😀

[@davedavid5989]

I always give coconut fruit to my doggy.. she loves it so much.hope no problem with her in future

[@barbaragray4309]

can this take the place of fish oil? thanks for your help

[@rockykanaka]

a little different but to some extent yes. i have both and sometimes give fish oil and sometimes coconut.

[@andrethechosenone]

Nice video brother 😁👍. Is it ok to feed my 4 month old pitbull coconut 🥥?

[@rosaarias896]

How was that lemon in the coconut?

[@chasquared4588]

The lime in the coconut. ROFL

[@bullet07104]

Hi i have a question I love your vídeos when I can see them but back to the question I have a 4 month puppy and I have two frenchbulldogs that r 2 years old and my puppy ten to go to eat there dog food i keep them separate but she'll eat a little of here puppy food and wait by the gate till whatever is left over to go eat can i feed the puppy lid dog food and what else should I do for my puppy that she is missing hope to hear back thanks

[@diaryofapooperscooper4296]

We all just ate our first coconut! Kids and one dog loved it!

[@agnesaquino3305]

Wow thanks for sharing this video I going to buy coconut water for my cousin dog, I want more to watch your video

[@islnder102]

How about raw dehydrated organic chicken breast strips? Is that a good snack for dogs?

[@rockykanaka]

+islnder102 you bet!!!!

[@rockykanaka]

+islnder102 yes very good!!!

[@coralnokia]

First time thinking about adding raw coconut to my dog food how much do I add. I am going to grate it and store it in the freezer and just add to my dog food. Just not sure how much

[@rockykanaka]

Hard to go overboard with too much. Only thing you would want to watch is the oil (fatty) but other than that it is SO good for them!

[@samiyahlewis7160]

I love Zoey 1000 , Flip 200 , Kobe 100 and Big Mama 500

[@seapearltoo1]

The saturated fat is in the form of Medium Chain Triglycerides which provide a quick form of energy!!! SUGAR enlarges the fat cells of the body, NOT saturated fat! You can learn about different dietary fats from Butter Bob Briggs on YT. :D

[@wolfherzen5423]

I use coconut oil as a doggy toothpaste.

[@stephenlloyd9342]

Great info. Sharing with a friend who has two spoiled dogs

[@rockykanaka]

+Stephen Lloyd thanks! Spoiled dogs need coconut. Haha

[@aaiekviraproduction9541]

Sir pura body ko oil lgane se labrodog ko kya problem atta hai

[@melandrews4360]

Is it good to put on dog food?????

[@wagginwater]

We make a Coconut Water for Dogs!

[@bembemboom599]

Thank God, it's because I thought coconut is water!

[@moniquesotelo628]

my dog is a total human

[@shashingdianon463]

I apply it to my dog like hot oil...😁😁😁

[@stufelix4434]

Whoa.. I thought I was watching Rocky Kanaka.. and then bam.. it was a David Blaine vlog.. still trying to work out how the lime got inside.. 🤔🤔

[@FireCracker3240]

Well... he had already cracked it open, put the lime inside, closed the coconut back up and resumed filming.

[@rockykanaka]

+Stu Felix hahaha. To tell you the truth man...it was real magic. 😂😂😂

[@rockykanaka]

+FireCracker3240 nope. Magic. 😂

[@stufelix4434]

I knew it!! Some of that Hawaiian Island magic I've been reading about.. Amazing and hats off to you.

[@danielled-s9083]

I totally just read Stus comments with da island accent "yeh bruh!" Lol

[@gaurav3049]

Coconut is considered a sacred fruit and it is offered to Indian Gods everyday. I am laughing as I see you struggling to open it up. We don't need hammer and tools, we just THROW it hard on the floor or on a rock 😅, you can always find a rock lying in temples here.

[@audiebelargo9340]

Like your videos

[@aditishukla401]

My dog loves to eat coconut ....😊

[@orionlopez5397]

So My Dog Can Eat Coconut Oil?!

[@smathew174]

Dogs can eat everything

[@luciamary5641]

Watching. ....until you brought out the drill and hammer

[@rockykanaka]

Hey whatever it takes to get that coconut juice 😂

[@roxysmom1986]

Hey Rocky I was wondering if you got my KZbin message of the unexpected move don't know when it's happening but I'm still very much interested in the prize that I one

[@rockykanaka]

+Madison Sheffler I did and replied. I am holding for you no prob! Just send me address when you are ready 😁👍

[@freddieg5080]

Lol should have learned opening coconut first!!!!

[@tomthomson4651]

I put coconut oil all over my face my dog lick my face