Can dogs have Grapeseed oil?

can dogs have grapeseed oilYes

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

Yes, grapeseed oil can be given to dogs orally to lower their susceptibility to health issues like cardiovascular disease and cancer. It can be also used as a flea repellant. Do not let dogs ingest too much grapeseed oil as it can cause inflammations.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Grapeseed oil is generally safe for dogs to ingest as it is extracted from the seed of grapes. The toxic parts of the grape are the skin and the pulp.
  • Grapeseed oil contains phenolic antioxidants, which can protect the cells from damage caused by free radicals.
  • Grapeseed oil has significant omega-6 fatty acids, essential for cell regeneration and growth. They can help improve dogs' skin and coat health.
  • Grapeseed oil is a good carrier oil for DIY natural flea spray.

Risks

health-risks
  • Ingesting too much grapeseed oil can lead to increased inflammation, which can cause immune dysfunction and chronic diseases in dogs.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • As a food supplement.
  • Add 2-5 drops of grapeseed essential oil to meals of dogs weighing up to 10kg.
  • For those weighing up to 20 kg, add 5-10 drops to their meal.
  • As for dogs weighing up to 30kg, put 10-20 drops.
  • For those weighing more than 30 kg, add 20- 30 drops to their food.

  • When making a natural flea spray. The suggested ratio is one drop of essential oil to one milliliter of grapeseed oil. Spritz no more than 3 light sprays if creating a body mist to use as a flea repellant.

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