Caring for and protecting dogs and cats with coconut oil
After the use of coconut oil in the kitchen had aroused my interest and I had read something into the versatile possibilities of use, I also found the following good tip:
Coconut oil against vermin in dogs and cats!
- Animals are not protected by clothing, and it happens very quickly and often that parasites settle in the coat. This can be prevented by rubbing the animal with enough coconut oil before each trip through nature. The treatment provides a safe protective coat that keeps ticks out and lets ticks that are already stuck.
- Just like humans, coconut oil is also an effective protection for our animals. Coconut oil offers with its antibacterial effect, u. a. Protection against lice and fleas and kills the animals, as well as their offspring.
- Worms, mosquitoes and mites (eg grass mites) can be treated with coconut oil. In all cases it is sufficient to wet the oil well into the coat. The lauric acid contained in the fat repels pests and skin of the animal is additionally maintained.
- Cats will clean themselves superficially and thus at the same time enjoy the valuable ingredients of the oil, dogs can be added without hesitation coconut oil also as a food supplement in the feed: it develops its effect quite quickly and regulates the natural digestion.
- Furthermore, dog paws, which are rough and dry, can be treated with coconut oil. This is a good tip especially for the winter.
Conclusion
Parasites of any kind have much less desire to settle on animals that have been treated with coconut oil. Should it happen, they will quickly go wild and fall off.
Coconut oil is added to the feed, has a positive effect on microorganisms in the intestine, and ensures a healthy balance. The protection after rubbing is about 6 hours and that's usually enough for a walk.
