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Originally Posted by ally173  does your dog have IBD or any GI issues; i used to give ava coconut oil before but didn't help her. i am wondering if it works for ibd dogs. thanks |
One of mine has LS, and I had trouble getting her to gain weight, along with getting her on a diet to at least maintain and hopefully improve her liver function. And bc of these specific benefits of coconut oil:
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Improves digestion and bowel function.
Reduces inflammation.
Supports tissue healing and repair.
Supports and aids immune system function.
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
I feel that anything that may help her is worth doing. My goal is to get her as healthy as possible prior to her having surgery, if needed.
And one has CT, so Coconut oil should help him also.
One has skin problems, and chronic ear problems which have improved since she has been taking the coconut oil in her diet and topically on her ears.
The fourth pup is on it for preventative measures.
And I also give it and use it topically on my 3 cats, and DH and I have started taking it, and using it topically. DH has very bad psoriasis and it's the only thing that has helped him, as he has tried just about everything (prescriptions) from his docs, of which nothing has helped.