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Coconut Oil and Pets
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Coconut Oil and Pets

Dogs, Pet Food and Nutrition

Coconut Oil and Pets

Updated 5/17/20. Questions about coconut oil keep coming up, so I thought I'd explain in why I recommend not giving it to their cats and dogs. Humans have lived with coconut palms for millennia. Primates, including early humans, ate, and still eat, coconuts. Coconut is a natural food for us. The carnivore's natural diet is high in both protein and animal fat. Wild animals But there are only three essential fatty acids (EFA) that cats must obtain from their diet: linoleic acid (LA), alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acid (AA). ...

Jean Hofve DVM2020-05-17T09:59:08-07:00June 29th, 2016|

Homemade Diets for Cats and Dogs
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Homemade Diets for Cats and Dogs

Dogs, Pet Food and Nutrition

Homemade Diets for Cats and Dogs

REVISED 6/1/23 Balanced homemade diets are the best for our cats and dogs. By making your pet’s food at home, you control the quality of the ingredients, and commercial food additives such as colorings and preservatives can be avoided. Once you get the hang of it, homemade food is both time and cost-efficient. It’s definitely worth the effort! Before you put your companion animal on a home-prepared diet, please discuss your decision with your veterinarian, or a holistic veterinarian who understands nutrition and is comfortable with home-made diets. For a ...

Jean Hofve DVM2024-09-01T01:53:31-07:00November 18th, 2010|

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