VCO Coconut Oil

VCO Coconut Oil

VCO Coconut Oil

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Amazing Coconut Oil

“I’ve been a huge fan of Coconut Oil for years. I’m not sure why it didn’t occur to me earlier that it would be just as fabulous for guinea pigs and pets as it is for people. But, it is and here we are! Jenny and I had the pleasure of meeting the ladies who run this Coconut Oil business in the Philippines at the trade show we attended recently. As an already fussy ‘connoisseur’ of coconut oil, I was thrilled to learn about their small family-run business of very high quality oil and products for pets.

If you know Coconut Oil, you know Bruce Fife, author of the “Coconut Oil Miracle” and now author of “Coconut Therapy for Pets.” In his new book, available here, the ladies who run this business are prominently featured. We really recommend this book to learn more. There are a few guinea pig references, but it’s primary focus is on cats and dogs.” Teresa / Cavy Spirit

Guinea Pig Uses and Benefits

  • Dry Skin – a fantastic moisturizer.
  • Bumblefoot – keep moisturized with Coconut Oil. It cannot hurt, can only help and there are reports of bumblefoot being cured.
  • Fungal infections – VCO Coconut Oil has anti-fungal properties AND it is very soothing when applied AND it is not toxic to your guinea pig.
  • Mites and Hair Loss – the book talks about one of our long-time rescuers using a total coating of VCO CO for a guinea pig. It can certainly help soothe inflamed skin and helps heal wounds. It seems to also do a great job of encouraging hair regrowth. For mites, please read the book and know what you are doing.
  • Cleaning your Boar’s Grease Gland – rub some in liberally and gently and use a soft tooth brush to work it in and gently brush/comb it through.
  • Toe Nails/Skin tags on feet – Keep Coconut Oil massaged into old, dried or curling toe nails and you’ll see improvement. Soften and help reduce skin tags. Rubbing Coconut Oil on your piggies feet two or three times a week can help keep them healthy.
  • Anal Impaction/Perineal Sac Cleaning – Any time you read “Mineral Oil,” Please use Coconut Oil instead. Please do not use mineral oil. Coconut Oil is the healthy oil to use.
  • Cleaning the Penis – Yes, sometimes, it’s necessary, and please use Coconut Oil.
  • Scaly, scabby, dry ears – Massage coconut oil into your piggy’s ears and skin to help keep them moisturized.

* Of course, standard disclaimers, if you have any doubts or concerns about anything care or diet-related, please contact your vet.

This post was last modified on December 3, 2024 10:52 am