Dont forget the fab benefits of Coconut Oil, not only for ourselves but our canine companions too! ~x~ COCONUT OIL KILLS BACTERIA, VIRUSES AND FUNGI IN/ON YOUR PET! Ranked in the top 10 most important food medicines, coconut oil is a must add to your pet’s diet! With over 13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties, the one we love the most is its yeast-bustin’ abilities! Almost 50% of the medium-chain triglycerides found in coconut oil are lauric acids, saturated fatty acids that our bodies convert into monolaurin. Monolaurin is one of the natural worlds greatest antivirals, antibacterials and antifungals. Because they come from natural sources, these fatty acids pose no danger to your pets bodies, unlike man-made antibiotics and anti-virals. Coconut has been used for wound healing for thousands of years. A new study published in the International Journal of Dermatology confirms that coconut oil aides in treating atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition characterized by scaly and itchy rashes. Furthermore, one study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that “coconut oil is extremely effective at killing Candida albicans, a common yeast infection in humans.” Another study published in the Journal of Bacteriology discovered that “coconut oil can help kill Staphylococcus aureus, which is a common cause of skin conditions and respiratory diseases.” The recommended dosage for feeding is: • ½ teaspoon for every 10lbs of body weight daily Or, if using topically, just rub the oil on your hands and apply to your pet’s coat (remember not to over do it!). For 34 more reasons why you should add this wonderful oil, follow this link: ow.ly/E56pI Pet Nutrition Blogger - Rodney Habib
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:22:22 +0000