Extra virgin coconut oil vs. fish oil?

I have an American Pit Bull Terrier and a Yorkie mix. I tend to switch off between the two, so my question which of the two is better? If I were to give both to them would it be too much?

BTW: If it matters the fish oil is in tablet form and the coconut oil is in liquid form. The Coconut oil is 100% cold pressured, unrefined, organic oil. The fish oil is 100% salmon oil.

2012-05-16T15:26:52Z

@Elaine, I don't feed my boys cod liver oil. I give Salmon and Coconut oil

2012-05-16T15:37:24Z

@Al I started giving this to my Pit Bull because he had a yeast infection on his paws. The vet recommended steroid injections. He ended up having an adverse reaction to the injection. I started reading online and saw a few suggestions to feed unrefined coconut oil because it would help clear it up, so I started giving him 3 tablespoons at night. After about 2 months of using this in conjunction with topical vet soak the yeast is gone and hasn't returned. It also helped their coats. It's a lot shinier, softer, and I notice less shedding from the both of them. I've researched the benefits of feeding coconut oil to dogs as well as the benefits of the Salmon, but I can't decide which of the two is better.

Painted Pony2012-05-16T13:58:46Z

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Salmon Oil is an excellent supplement! Never tried coconut oil.

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Extra virgin coconut oil vs. fish oil?
I have an American Pit Bull Terrier and a Yorkie mix. I tend to switch off between the two, so my question which of the two is better? If I were to give both to them would it be too much?

BTW: If it matters the fish oil is in tablet form and the coconut oil is in liquid form. The Coconut oil is...

Elaine M2012-05-16T14:23:30Z

There is a huge difference between omega fish oil (salmon) and cod liver oil. Cod liver oil is far heavier and makes the liver work harder, which can stress some animals considerably. Stick with the salmon oil.

They usually recommend flax oil, primrose oil or even canola oil over coconut oil, for ease of digestion. A dog would not need much, 1/4 tsp for the smaller dog twice a week is enough. Double that for the larger dog.

Koda *K-9 Goofball*2012-05-16T14:12:45Z

I have heard great things about fish oil,and to be quite honest I have never heard of using coconut oil(I'll have to check it out:).If there doing well with switching off between both oils than I dont see why you should change it.I have heard great things about the usage of Extra Virgin Olive Oil as well.Good luck and best wishes!

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