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06-12-2020 02:40 PM - edited 06-12-2020 02:55 PM
I ordered a jar of coconut oil from Amazon for Ava. I thought it was supposed to be a solid, and the video looks like it's solid. It came completely melted. Will it become solid again? Should I refrigerate it? Can I give it to her as is?
I tried calling the company that makes the coconut oil (CocoTherapy) and sent them an email. It could take a while to get a response though.
Edited to say:
I did get an instant reply to my email. They said that coconut oil melted at 78 degrees. They said I could use it as a liquid or refrigerate it.
06-12-2020 02:47 PM
@NickNack I've only purchased and/or received coconut oil as a solid. I assume it melted in mailing. I'd put it in frig. and see if it turns solid. Smells OK? To be nosy, why are you giving it to Ava? Maybe something I missed for Molly.
06-12-2020 02:48 PM
Any that I have ever bought will liquify when it is really hot out, then solidifies when it is cooler.
06-12-2020 02:53 PM
@Shanus wrote:@NickNack I've only purchased and/or received coconut oil as a solid. I assume it melted in mailing. I'd put it in frig. and see if it turns solid. Smells OK? To be nosy, why are you giving it to Ava? Maybe something I missed for Molly.
Thanks @Shanus . The trainer I hired to help me with Ava's fear of Henry and her shyness told me I could put it on her Greenie and Nylabone to get her interested. It's actually supposed to be good for dogs for many reasons. I did get an instant reply to my email. They said that coconut oil melted at 78 degrees. They said I could use it as a liquid or refrigerate it.
This is one bit of information from their website:
Numerous benefits of coconut oil for pets have been reported and the growing evidence is impressive. According to Dr. Bruce Fife, coconut oil supports a healthy metabolism, providing a higher level of energy and vitality. In dogs, the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil support healthy thyroid function, supporting healthy weight levels and optimal energy levels. As a bonus, coconut oil supports healthy dog's skin and coat. Read the article in The Whole Dog Journal to read about coconuts and dogs.
06-12-2020 03:02 PM - edited 06-12-2020 03:04 PM
Thanks @NickNack for that quick reply and great info. My only concern would be loose stools. Guess the vets know best. *With all those benefits, I may have a shot myself.
06-12-2020 03:16 PM
Coconut oil have a very low melting point, somewhere aroung 76 degrees. The jar I have sitting on frig will melt and solidify depending on the temp. It should be fine to use.
06-12-2020 03:29 PM
@Shanus wrote:Thanks @NickNack for that quick reply and great info. My only concern would be loose stools. Guess the vets know best. *With all those benefits, I may have a shot myself.
@Shanus Yes, you're supposed to go very slowly with coconut oil and give very small amounts to prevent loose stools. All I plan to do with it is rub it on Greenies and Nylabones.
She loved the Greenies for a few days, and then she started refusing them. I gave her one today with coconut oil rubbed on it, and she ate it. I've always given my dogs a Greenie every day, because I think it really helps their teeth.
I gave her a Nylabone when I first got her and there was blood on it. The Vet said it was too hard for her and to try a flexi Nylabone. She won't chew on it, so I thought I would try the coconut oil.
06-12-2020 03:37 PM
@NickNack Yes, Molly gets a Greenie everyday, too. Those nylabones splinter after awhile, too. Hurt Molly's gums even as an adult.
06-12-2020 03:51 PM
@Shanus wrote:@NickNack Yes, Molly gets a Greenie everyday, too. Those nylabones splinter after awhile, too. Hurt Molly's gums even as an adult.
@Shanus I throw the Nylabones away after they've chewed them down a little bit. I never let them get too far down.
06-14-2020 05:02 PM
@NickNack , Yes it melts when warm,and when it becomes cold ,it is a solid, i give my dogs a teaspoon in winter ,about 3 times a week,but ava is small ,so be careful because ,it can put weight on her.
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