Coconut oil
Also appears on labels as: organic coconut oil, coconut oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), organic coconut flour, organic coconut milk, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, coconut meal
Fat pressed from coconut meat, unusually high in medium-chain triglycerides.
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- Where it comes from
- Coconut processing, largely Southeast Asian.
- Why it's in the product
- Energy and palatability. MCTs are marketed for cognitive support in senior dogs, and there is early but not conclusive evidence.
- Safety and toxicity
- Safe in modest amounts. It is highly saturated and calorie-dense, and generous amounts cause loose stool.
- Interactions and who should be careful
- High-fat additions are a poor idea for pancreatitis-prone dogs.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
Found in 56 scored products
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