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For quick home remedies, I came across a topic on flea prevention wherein it's mentioned coconut oil to be topically applied on fur baby. Also, higher the Lauric acid content, the better. How to find out that?
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3 years ago
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever
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Dr. Rohan Kelawala
Veterinarian, 3 years ago
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You can use Flematic Pro Oil topically on your pet body.. Apply and massage that on your pets body one hour before bathing, it will help to repel ticks flea, solve the issue of dryness and even can treat minor skin issues.
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Rachna Nagpal
Golden Retriever, 3 years ago
My pup is going through the scabies which is irritable itchy skin with rash and vet suggested us to go for a coconut oil application twice a week and we can also feed a single spoon thrice a week which can shine his coat and helps with many other diseases as well. Also, the fish oil seems the best with coconut oil. These two can be applied or eaten, it is not just about the lauric acid,.
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Thank you Rachna. Sure, I'll note this too. Wishing good health for your furbaby ๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ™Œ
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Kajal
Desi Indie Dog, 3 years ago
My WOOFEY โ€‹โ€‹has Dry Skin so I apply Coconut Oil.๐Ÿถ And for Fleas :- Himalaya Ticks & Feals Powder.๐Ÿฆฎ Be sure to Ask a Doctor before using anything.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
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Denita
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Hello there! I've been applying coconut oil produced at my homeland Kerala on Adore's fur for quite sometime and i can tell a difference, We usually apply it before giving her a bath, keeping it for atleast an hour and then after bathing her fur becomes so soft. We also sometimes add oil to her food,not too much just a spoon,twice or thrice a week. By applying the oil to infected skin,it soothes it
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
โ—พCoconut oil kills and repels fleas due to the ingredient lauric acid. This solution can be rubbed through your petโ€™s coat or given to them orally. Add 1 teaspoon per 20 pounds of body weight twice daily in the food or offer as a special treat. Coconut oil melts at 76 degrees, so rubbing it between your hands will make it into a liquid that you can rub through your pet's coat.๐Ÿ”ด Coconut oil moisturizes skin and helps kill yeast, too.
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Anirudha Raj
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Coconut oil does not kill fleas, but it serves as an excellent flea and tick repellant. One of the saturated fats that are found in coconut oil is called lauric acid, which is a critical ingredient in preventing fleas from feasting on the blood of your beloved pooch. And it's non-toxic so if your pet licks it, it is safe.๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Thank God! ๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ’› Cold pressed coconut oil works then. Thank you Anirudha, thank you Kajal ๐Ÿ’›
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
I'll get this one. Thank you Dr Rohan ๐Ÿ‘
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Kajal
Desi Indie Dog, 3 years ago
๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Ok, one quick curious question. ๐Ÿ˜„ Since we're talking coconuts, can puppies play with coconut shell? Or it's harmful or anything I should worry about?
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Kajal
Desi Indie Dog, 3 years ago
I think Toys are the best .๐Ÿค”
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
coconut husk is indeed passable in ๐Ÿ”ดsmall quantities๐Ÿ”ดSince the fibers that make up the husk are natural, dogs can easily digest and pass the fibers.
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
the shell of coconut is bad for dogs because it's very hard, difficult to chew, and can result in choking or intestinal blockage.
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
It is always better to avoid
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Sure Ann!
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
But the shell is so big, still risky for small puppies?
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Ok Ann, I'll research more. :)
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Vani Ravija
Labrador Retriever, 3 years ago
Kajal, toys for? Mine hardly enjoys doggo toys for long. He's more into bottles, slippers, hoomans ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
There are many interactive dog toys which can keep them engaged
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Ann Mary
Shih Tzu, 3 years ago
Eg : Kong
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