The Significance of Including Essential Oils in the Canine Diet

Just like human beings even dogs may fail to get all the necessary nutrients after eating their regular diet. The dog food comes packed with lots of essential nutrients, but you can also Supplement your pooch’s dietary regimen with certain healthy oils containing Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids to promote optimum health.

You can add the oil to your doggy’s food bowl, which is an excellent and healthful addition. You can follow a schedule to rotate the oils to sweeten your dog’s food bowl, by switching from coconut oil to fish oil on weekly basis or in any other periodic way. These oils can do many benefits internally and externally for your pup. Let us continue to read the blog to know the assistance of oils:

Coconut consists of more than 90% saturated fats, with traces of few unsaturated fatty acids, such as mono-unsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Most of the saturated fats in coconut oil are Medium Chain Triglyceride’s (MCTs). Majority of coconut oil benefits come from the MCTs. For example, the lauric acid in coconut oil has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fugal properties. Capric and caprylic acid have similar properties and are best known for their anti-fugal effects.

You can start giving coconut oil to your dog as it is good for him and he will love it. Here are some of the coconut oil benefits as follows:

• Promotes healthy skin
• Promotes shiny, lovely smelling coats – extend the time between baths
• Solves all the gut issues, by supporting a healthy digestive system
• Freshens breath- you can use some coconut while brushing your dog’s teeth
• Supports healthy joints and ligaments
• Helps with weight loss
• Helps to heal the disinfects cuts – you can use it on scrapes and abrasions

Fatty acids can be derived from plants and animals. The fatty acids derived from plants sources contains a short form of fatty acids that is ALA, which needs to be converted to EPA before being absorbed into the dog’s system. This may be difficult for him as he ages. Another fatty acid which is derived from the animal sources has a long chain form of fatty acids, EPA, and DHA. These are easier for the doggy to absorb into his system. Fish oil is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA).

You can add fish oil to your pooch’s food as it is also good for health. Here are some of the benefits of fish oil for your pup:

• Assists in joint and ligament health; act as an anti-inflammatory
• Eases allergy symptoms
• Boosts digestive health
• Reduces shedding and produces healthy skin and shiny coat

Nowadays even vets and researchers are recommending the regular use of coconut and fish oil for dogs. It has become as an excellent source of nutrients, which keeps your furry pal in good health. That’s great if you are planning to add the oils to your pooch’s food bowl, but make sure you take the advice from your veterinarian about the quantity of essential oils to be added in your doggy’s diet.