Coconut Oil and it's benefits

[Carla, Lucca and Izzy]

I get a daily email from Dogster.com and they give you daily tidbits of info.  This was today's: http://blogs.dogster.com/living-with-dogs/ten-reasons-to-add-coconu...

Would this be something to use in place of fish oil or in addition to. OR is it just hype!!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Most of this sounds like hokum to me. Coconut oil is highly saturated and not healthful for people so I would be loathe to give it to my dogs. Fish oil, and/or evening primrose oil is much better I think. Also, if something "cure" everything, like apple cider vinegar, it's usually just hype.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I have looked into this before, and there are no documented benefits of coconut oil. It is definitely not at all comparable to fish oil; fish oil contains Omega 3 fatty acids and has been well-studied for its benefits. Coconut oil contains high levels of saturated fats and may be harmful in large amounts.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Here's a link to a previous discussion about the supposed benefits of coconut oil:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/hmmm-my-update-disappeared...

 

I agree with F, when you see these "miracle" cure-all claims for anything, be suspicious. And certainly do not consider substituting this stuff for fish oil or other oils known to be high in EFAs.

[Carla, Lucca and Izzy]

Yup...one of those too good to be truers!!!!

I was secretly hoping it would be a good thing. I love the smell!!

Thanks

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

There's certainly no reason you can't use lotions, shampoos, & other coconut oil products on your skin and hair, if you like the scent. I just wouldn't give it to my dog, or ingest much of it myself.

[Sue]

Coconut MILK is actually good for you!