Coconut Oil

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Dunkaroo

Hello! I was wondering if I have to go to a special "health store" to get virgin coconut oil or would they have it at let's say Safeway or Albertsons?

Please let me know. I would really love to start my yorkie Dunks on it, since he starts to smell after a week of giving him a bath and I have tried all of the shampoos out there! So, I would love to see if the coconut oil will work for him.

Thank you!

I think you best bet would be a vitamin store or online. Remember to try and get Organic, Unrefined, Virgin Coconut Oil

[Yorkieluv]

I'm pretty sure they sell it at supermarkets...If not, you can always to go to a health food store, and surely, they will have it there.

[Jenn218]

I've never looked for it at grocery stores, but they may have it..since most of the stores are getting more of the "all natural, organic" items in.

I bought mine at our local health food market/store.

[TLC]

Here is a good link:

I happen to really like this guy...

http://www.mercola.com/products/coconut_oil.htm

[TLC]

I actually just bought a gallon from this place! I want my whole family to use it! This place seems really good - FREE GROUND SHIPPING - until 5/13

http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/

[Dunkaroo]

Originally Posted by TLC

Does anyone feed Virgin Organic Coconut Oil?

I just bought some yesterday and I gave them a tiny taste and the love it! I have read about it online (it sounds wonderful) and I was wondering if others feed it too

SO I bought some organic virgin coconut oil last Friday. I gave my Yorkie a 1/4 tsp to begin with because I read that you're supposed to introduce it slowly and work your way up to 1 tsp (for 10 lbs and under dogs). I think it's working! His breath doesn't stink and he doesnt smell (he usually starts smelling after 3-5 days of giving him a bath)... So I guess it's working! yay for no more smelly dogs!

I put a 1/4 tsp in each of the slots in the ice tray and I just give him a coconut ice cube every morning before I go to work. After that ice tray is done, I'm going to make his dose to 1/2 tsp and so on.. I'm thinking of using it as well. =)

[Gypsy & Me]

I want to try it too so I've looked on the website of my nearest health store and they have this... is it the same? Looks like a tub of body lotion to me...

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pag...&np=1&cpid=733

[Jenn218]

Originally Posted by Dunkaroo

SO I bought some organic virgin coconut oil last Friday. I gave my Yorkie a 1/4 tsp to begin with because I read that you're supposed to introduce it slowly and work your way up to 1 tsp (for 10 lbs and under dogs). I think it's working! His breath doesn't stink and he doesnt smell (he usually starts smelling after 3-5 days of giving him a bath)... So I guess it's working! yay for no more smelly dogs!

I put a 1/4 tsp in each of the slots in the ice tray and I just give him a coconut ice cube every morning before I go to work. After that ice tray is done, I'm going to make his dose to 1/2 tsp and so on.. I'm thinking of using it as well. =)

Wow that is great! I am going to try that.
I still haven't talked w/ the vet....as anyone asked their vet about this?
I need to ask since Mojo has a sensitive tummy!!

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

I want to try it too so I've looked on the website of my nearest health store and they have this... is it the same? Looks like a tub of body lotion to me...

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pag...&np=1&cpid=733

It might be ok. The label says - Pure Unrefined Coconut Oil - The unrefined is good, but it doesn't say organic or virgin though

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by TLC

It might be ok. The label says - Pure Unrefined Coconut Oil - The unrefined is good, but it doesn't say organic or virgin though

I could only find one that said that and that was the one that you bought, but i can't find it over here other than mail order which I didn't want to do. It says it's suitable for salads but also said suitable as a body lotion... I might go ask them

[TLC]

That is probably your best bet, go and ask them about it. Good Luck! I really think this is going to be a great product!

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by TLC

That is probably your best bet, go and ask them about it. Good Luck! I really think this is going to be a great product!

What's it actually like, consistancy I mean? Is it like lotion? What can I do with it other than make it into ice cubes for her? I think she'd like it and I lke the sounds of it's benefits

[TLC]

Above 76 degrees it is a liquid form, otherwise it is a white solid form. When you get it, I'm sure it will be solid. I was told to put the bottle in a bowl of warm water until it starts to turn into a liquid, then pour out what you need. Start with 1/4 teaspoon into each ice cube spot. Place the tray into the fride until it turns to solid again. I keep the tray in the fridge and just pop one out every day. Once I've gone through this 1/4 tps tray, I will make 1/2 tps. ones. I will probably stay at the 1/2 tps mark. It says to feed 1 tps per 10 lb dog. - Roxy is 5lbs and TJ is 6.5 lbs, so I think 1/2 should be good enough.

I hope that helps?

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by TLC

Above 76 degrees it is a liquid form, otherwise it is a white solid form. When you get it, I'm sure it will be solid. I was told to put the bottle in a bowl of warm water until it starts to turn into a liquid, then pour out what you need. Start with 1/4 teaspoon into each ice cube spot. Place the tray into the fride until it turns to solid again. I keep the tray in the fridge and just pop one out every day. Once I've gone through this 1/4 tps tray, I will make 1/2 tps. ones. I will probably stay at the 1/2 tps mark. It says to feed 1 tps per 10 lb dog. - Roxy is 5lbs and TJ is 6.5 lbs, so I think 1/2 should be good enough.

I hope that helps?

Do you mix it with water in the tray or just on it's own?

Think that's my last question! lol

[TLC]

I don't mind questions at all.

No water - Just the Coconut Oil.

P.S. Dried Cranberries and Dried Blueberries are supposed to be EXCELLENT as well! I have been feeding 4 of each to Roxy and TJ daily now for a week