When I was in California I went to the doggie holistic health food store (something that doesn't exist in NC). In addition to getting stuff to fix Rocky's diarrhea, I talked to the owner about Chelsy's food allergies. At the time Chelsy was doing really well and not even taking any Benadryl but we discussed an alternative source of extra omega 3 for her since her one big allergy is Salmon. The owner gave me a write up of the wonderous benefits of coconut oil for people and dogs. It's suppose to cure everything from diabetes to hangnails!
Fast forward to a week ago. The minute we returned to NC, the poor dog is rolling on the floor, rubbing all the hair off her body, her eyes are beet red, her skin is red and hot, and she is shaking her ears and licking her feet like they are two lollipops (as my husband says). I have to think it is an inhalant allergy to something in the south. I've started her back on the benadryl but all the research says an antihistamine will work better if you supplement it with extra omega 3 so I've added some of the coconut oil that I actually bought from the store in California.
Question is, has anyone here every used coconut oil on themselves or their dogs? Any first hand experience in how much you are suppose to give or how long to give it or if it actually works? Am I just giving the dog snake oil in a very pretty expensive bottle!
I am working on moving the dog and myself back out west somewhere so both our allergies will clear up but that is a long term project that involves getting my kids to leave home!
Fast forward to a week ago. The minute we returned to NC, the poor dog is rolling on the floor, rubbing all the hair off her body, her eyes are beet red, her skin is red and hot, and she is shaking her ears and licking her feet like they are two lollipops (as my husband says). I have to think it is an inhalant allergy to something in the south. I've started her back on the benadryl but all the research says an antihistamine will work better if you supplement it with extra omega 3 so I've added some of the coconut oil that I actually bought from the store in California.
Question is, has anyone here every used coconut oil on themselves or their dogs? Any first hand experience in how much you are suppose to give or how long to give it or if it actually works? Am I just giving the dog snake oil in a very pretty expensive bottle!
I am working on moving the dog and myself back out west somewhere so both our allergies will clear up but that is a long term project that involves getting my kids to leave home!