coconut oil

[Josie]

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I mentioned to a dog walker this morning that Dennis is suffering from dry skin at the moment. I think it's from all of the swimming he has been doing.

She recommended adding some coconut oil to his meals. Does anyone else do this?

Is there anything else I can do to help his dry skin?

 

[JoanneF]

You could also rub coconut oil into his skin. It helps with the dryness, does no harm if he licks it, and will make him smell gorgeous.

For a feeding supplement I would go for a salmon oil though.

 

[Josie]

You could also rub coconut oil into his skin. It helps with the dryness, does no harm if he licks it, and will make him smell gorgeous.

For a feeding supplement I would go for a salmon oil though.

Thanks Joanne. I'm going to do this right now!

 

[Mad Murphy]

Murphy goes mad for it.. Rubbed onto his coat or a bit in his food its all helpful. Do buy the bio oil though..

 

[Whippylove]

I give all my dog's coconut oil and it works great for them, they have lovely shiny coats and its also good for dry paws just rub a bit in. One item i always keep

 

[Josie]

Well I tried it! Can’t tell if it’s a success on his skin yet but he definitely enjoyed eating the blobs that kept falling on the floor

How do you put it on their paws @Whippylove wothout making a mess everywhere?

 

[Whippylove]

@Josie i take a little dab rub it in my hands and then massage into their feet, my dogs enjoy it. Its also good for our dry hands too works wonders on my eczema !

 

[Violet Turner]

Thanks @Whippylove, I will use this on Olive and Doris' paws. Nice to know someone else uses it on their eczema

 

[Whippylove]

Forgot to put they all get a teaspoon a day in their brekkies.

 

[Waggy Tales Blog]

My dog had bald patches and this works a treat when rubbed in. Taken orally it helps to keep the teeth clean and freshens breath.

 

[Jack-Russell-Lover]

I also recommend adding salmon oil to his food, it's really helped Roxy's skin

 

[Mad Murphy]

Murphy loves his coconut oil he gets a bit added to his dinner and sometimes if hes been swimming a lot I rub a bit through his coat ( like the brylcreem boy).. My daughter uses it for he feet and has to do it in secret or get mobbed by her 4 cats who go crazy for it!