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Jackie Jurchenko, MSc, shares information about using coconut oil with pets in this article and infographic. She explains the different types of coconut oil, their properties and potential uses such as:
- Is coconut oil safe for dogs’ skin?
- Coconut oil for dogs’ itchy skin.
- Coconut oil for dogs’ skin allergies.
Source: Top Dog Tips, April 1, 2022. Link.
The main protector in coconut oil is lauric acid, and there’s approximately 50 percent of it in coconut oil. Studies found that lauric acid is the most effective fatty acid at blocking and fighting different harmful bacteria, many of which cause different skin problems.”
INSIGHTS: Clients often use information like this to delay veterinary visits. Although Jurchenko includes references, shared veterinary teams may wish to review them in the context of skin care and dietary supplementation.