coconut oil and dogs

Top Coconut Oil Uses of 2014

Reflecting on 2014, I have found so many uses for coconut oil that I always try to share with all my family and friends. For those of you who are not familiar with coconut oil, it’s used as a replacement for butter or oil in a 1:1 ratio when cooking and baking. Coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides, the most recognizable of them being lauric acid. Just like coconut oil, lauric acid is also found in breast milk. Rich in antioxidants, lauric acid and other medium chain triglycerides may help the body absorb important nutrients and minerals, as well as […]

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Frozen Peanut Butter Pupsicles

We all love our dogs, even between their sloppy kisses right smack dab in the middle of your face. With summer coming up we need to remember that they need to keep cool too! Although, they pant and drink lots of fluids to keep themselves hydrated it’s always nice to get a special treat every now and than. I discovered a recipe for a peanut butter “pupsicle” that would be the perfect treat for all dogs and would be even better with coconut oil in it! Ingredients: 1 medium-sized banana; mashed 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter […]

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Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs

If you are an avid reader of The Huffington Post as an online news source you should also check out The Dogginton Post if you have a four-legged friend at home. I recently stumbled upon the website and fell in love with the name and all of the great information given about dogs. Everything from health related articles to dog park etiquette can be found on the site. While doing some browsing I found a great article about the benefits of coconut oil for dogs. I was intrigued and kept reading to find out more information. I really enjoyed the […]

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