Coconut Oil Benefits for Dogs

In the following video, Dr. Karen Becker of MercolaHealthyPets.com discusses the importance of coconut oil in your pet's diet.

Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of medium chain triglycerides. It's a rich source of energy for your pets and it contains lauric acid, which is beneficial in terms of helping the immune system. Lauric acid is antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial and does a great job of helping to balance the immune system.