can dogs eat it
Use App

Can dogs have Kukui nut oil?

can dogs have kukui nut oilNo

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

No, kukui nut oil has a mild toxic effect on dogs, so it should not be taken orally. However, if kukui oil is diluted with a dog-safe carrier oil, it can be used as a skin moisturizer and sunscreen, helping alleviate skin irritations in dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Kukui nut oil, also known as candlenut oil, is not safe for ingestion. It is, however, safe to use topically on the dog's skin and coat. It's used primarily as a treatment for dry dog snout.
  • It is high in linoleic and oleic acids, which help heal skin irritations, burns, and lesions.
  • Kukui nut oil is a notable ingredient in many dog shampoos because of its emollient properties.
  • Kukui nut oil is an effective sunscreen and moisturizer as it can deeply penetrate the skin.

Risks

health-risks
  • Ingesting kukui nut oil may cause mild toxicity in dogs.
  • Kukui nut oil is an eye irritant.
health-risks-dog

Servings

serving-suggestions
  • For topical application, use 5 to 10 percent in a carrier oil blend. It can be used as a natural sunscreen for dogs along with a moisturizer.

You may also like

Articles by food type

what fruits can dogs eat

Fruit & Veg

can dogs eat human food

Human Food

can dogs eat raw meat

Meat & Offal

Diet & Recipes

Diet & Recipes

Supplements

Supplements

herbs for dogs

Herbs & Spices

can dogs eat egg and dairy

Egg & Dairy

can dogs eat seafood

Seafood

can dogs eat pumpkin seeds

Nuts & Seeds

can dogs eat grains

Grains

Oils

Oils

Plants

Plants