There has been a lot of talk on the subject of Coconut oil for health, but many persons still have a negative connotation about it because of their fat chains, but many people do not realize that it is a medium fatty chain called Lauric acid which is a compound that contains antiviral and antifungal properties and what it does is destroy organisms such as fungus, bacteria and viruses. Coconut oil also contains Monolaurin which is a monoglyceride compound that helps to treat fungal infections such as athletes foot and ringworm and that is why it is so healthy not just for humans but also for cats and of course dogs, but here we are going to talk about why coconut oil is great for cats. The type of coconut oil that one should purchase for their cat should be Organic virgin coconut oil. Here are some benefits of Coconut oil for your Cat 1) Will aid in your cats digestion 2) Will improve the look of their coat 3) Will help to prevent infections 4) Will help to disinfect cuts 5) Wounds will seem to heal Faster 6) Will help to deodorize skin How to use coconut oil for cats 1) Use 1 teaspoon per day in your cats food 2) To ward off fleas brush your cats fur with coconut oil 3) For dry skin or skin issues use coconut oil on skin when needed Remember not to give too much a teaspoon a day is sufficient References: www.wellnessmama.com www.hubpages.com
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6/21/2016 08:43:12 am
The feline's characteristic eating regimen is high in both protein and fat. In any case, there are just two fundamental unsaturated fats (EFA) that felines must get from their eating regimen: linoleic corrosive (LA) and arachadonic corrosive (AA).
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