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Coconut Water
Livi Noble United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 2012 Dogs 123 / Races 12 12 Feb 2013 12:51
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Coconut water is being branded as good as a sports drink or electrolyte drink for humans & someone I know who does a lot of sports swears by it!
My question is - would it be safe to give greyhounds to aid hydration?
Ron Hunter (Verified User) Posts 4151 Dogs 13 / Races 0 13 Feb 2013 06:44
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Hi Livi, During the 2nd world war coconut water was used for intravenous hydration by both the british & japanese. It was also used in vietnam. It can also be used for a saline solution. Hope this helps. Cheers Ron.
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 07 Feb 2017 06:34
My question is - would it be safe to give greyhounds to aid hydration?
Many trainers in Aust use it Livi. especially in the hotter months and when travelling to keep their Dogs hydrated. I use it (Dosen't swab either!)Dogs seem to like it also. Cheers
David Brasch Australia (Team Member) Posts 844 Dogs 2139 / Races 9672 07 Feb 2017 20:57
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One of Qld's leading greyhound trainers uses coconut water in his race dog's breakfast every morning
Peter Bryce Australia (Verified User) Posts 704 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Feb 2017 23:56
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Livi Noble wrote:
Coconut water is being branded as good as a sports drink or electrolyte drink for humans & someone I know who does a lot of sports swears by it!
My question is - would it be safe to give greyhounds to aid hydration?
Great benefits can be derived from Coconut Oil also Anti Bacterial - Anti Fungal - Anti Viral Natural Wormer Can be used as Fatty Acid Oil Morning and night prior to race as well as Race day morning and 4hrs before race (not Kenneling) This is additional to the 20mil Omega 3 6 &9 Oil given as fatty Acid on a daily basis in the morning and night feed. (See Thread on Greyhound Diets)
Peter Bryce Australia (Verified User) Posts 704 Dogs 0 / Races 0 17 Feb 2017 00:38
My question is - would it be safe to give greyhounds to aid hydration?
Livi I came across this interesting article on Coconut Oil benefits for Dogs
10 Reasons for adding Coconut Oil to Your Dogs Diet
1 Teaspoon of Coconut Oil every meal
1.Coconut oil improves overall skin health, and clears up skin conditions such as eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and itchy skin. 2.Incredibly emollient, coconut oil helps moisturize the driest skin and makes a dogs coat gleam with health whether you add it to her diet, her shampoo, or both! 3.Applied topically to the skin, coconut oil promotes the healing of cuts, wounds, hot spots, bites, and stings. 4.The antibacterial and antifungal properties of coconut oil help reduce doggy odor, and its pleasantly tropical aroma imparts a delightful scent to a dogs skin and coat. 5.Coconut oil prevents and treats yeast infections, including candida. Its antiviral agents also help dogs recover quickly from kennel cough. 6.Digestion and nutrient absorption are improved by the addition of coconut oil to a dogs diet. It can, however, cause stool to loosen; if that happens, just add a few spoonfuls of canned pumpkin to your dogs diet. 7.Coconut oil reduces and sometimes eliminates doggy breath. Some dog lovers even brush their pets teeth with the stuff! Which makes sense, as dogs love the taste of coconut oil, and that makes the chore less arduous for brusher and brushee. 8.Like cinnamon, coconut oil helps prevent diabetes by regulating and balancing insulin. It also promotes normal thyroid function, and helps prevent infection and heart disease. 9.Helping to reduce weight and increase energy, coconut oil also promotes mobility in dogs with arthritis and other joint issues. 10.Again like cinnamon, coconut oil is excellent for brain health; its being used to stave off dementia in humans, and its a must to keep senior dogs minds from becoming cloudy.
Edward Sanchez Australia (Verified User) Posts 44 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 23:26
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terry..how much do you give a greyhound or what is the best way to use COCONUT WATER per day
Terry Jordan Australia (Verified User) Posts 6013 Dogs 0 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 00:56
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edward sanchez wrote:
terry..how much do you give a greyhound or what is the best way to use COCONUT WATER per day
Ed: I mix in the Breakfast on race day approx. 120ml and provide in their water/travel bowl approx 50/50 with water. I mix it because they like it and will just scoff it down if undiluted. Cheers TJ
Peter Gurry Australia (Verified User) Posts 9251 Dogs 18 / Races 25 25 Jan 2018 02:39
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You've just used up your free consultation ticket Ed further advice comes at $75 a piece, well that's what he charges me and my two blokes are retired pets. - MACWOLLIE
Terry Jordan Australia (Verified User) Posts 6013 Dogs 0 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 20:10
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Peter Gurry wrote:
You've just used up your free consultation ticket Ed further advice comes at $75 a piece, well that's what he charges me and my two blokes are retired pets. - MACWOLLIE
Have you received your "Final Notice" Macwollie? Next knock on the door, maybe one of Mick Gatto's boys! Told the Rottweiler! no more credit to be given. (especially Victorians) Sent you a new 2018 Price Hike, sorry I mean rise. Dr.
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 21:46
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Its all good Huss, us Mexicans can afford the price hike. We've had a prize money increase and a breeders bonus introduced, plus fees removed. Not sure how you blokes in the premier state are travelling...
Terry Jordan Australia (Verified User) Posts 6013 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Jan 2018 00:34
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Jamie Quinlivian wrote:
Its all good Huss, us Mexicans can afford the price hike. We've had a prize money increase and a breeders bonus introduced, plus fees removed. Not sure how you blokes in the premier state are travelling...
Please stop sending us your cast/offs. Going down hill in Angel gear, brakes completely useless. Where's Bruce Almighty when you need him? We are receiving plenty of PROMISES, BOUQUETS, SOLACE, HOPE etc. Trouble is you cant pay/bills, or feed your family on it! Need more Regulations, Surveys, Academic Studies, Uni Expert advice, Higher Fee's, More Staff, More Commissioners, CEO's, Less tracks, 6 Dog fields, more D/class, Masters, Pathways racing. Shite we have all that!1 Must be travelling Ok Quinny. So well I think we should take a prizemoney DECREASE. Think I need some Coconut Water dear! PS. Love your foresight with the BEAR as your new C/O/A Huss
Edward (Ted) Howard Australia (Verified User) Posts 1195 Dogs 16 / Races 0 27 Jan 2018 02:37
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Vitasoy coconut milk is that the same a sit seems to come from mature coconuts and only mentions 60% sodium not electrolytes on the pack. Thanks Ted.
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 27 Jan 2018 07:14
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Hi Ted. Coconut water comes straight out of a coconut. Its all natural, nothing added. Vitasoy coconut milk is different in that it uses mostly tap water and adds coconut milk and a few other things.
So it's a completely different product.
Edward (Ted) Howard Australia (Verified User) Posts 1195 Dogs 16 / Races 0 27 Jan 2018 09:13
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Thanks Jamie
Jack Ogilvie Australia (Verified User) Posts 15480 Dogs 0 / Races 1 20 Apr 2018 20:43
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Far better than some of the rubbish people give their dogs after a race..
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