Can Dogs Eat Coconuts?
Is It Really Safe for Your Dog to Eat Coconuts? Read more to find out.
Dogs can eat coconuts. Some dog owners have been known to give coconuts to their dogs as toys to play with and then later they open the coconut up for their dog to eat.
Dogs can eat the coconut pulp and the coconut milk. Their poo will usually turn runny, greasy, and pale. The hard shell or husk isn’t really good for dogs to eat, because it’s hard and has “hairs”, although it shouldn’t be toxic. You don’t need to worry about pesticides because coconuts don’t need any thanks to their protective outer shells.
Coconut contains albumin, which is also found in egg whites and is good for red blood formation. Coconut is also rich in fiber with its digestible oils and can aid in removing worm eggs.
Does your dog eat coconut? Let us know in the comments.
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March 31st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
my dog LOVES to chew on coconut shells, they helped her stop her shoe eating habbit
May 2nd, 2010 at 8:27 pm
I live on Guam and coconuts are so plentiful. My two dogs a German Shepherd Mix and a Pitbull love to chew them. My Vet recommended not only as a good chew toy but because they don’t cost anything!
May 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
My Veterinarian on Guam recommended coconuts for my dogs which are plentiful and free.
May 2nd, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I used to live on Guam, hafa adai!
December 1st, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Feed your GSD Coconut for good barking and it help them a lot in their body as well..my 4months full breed eat coconut a lot….
December 7th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
My pomeranian love the coconut meat- loves it.
December 28th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
my husband just drained the milk from a coconut & our dog went crazy, it took
us a few minutes to realize she could smell the milk! we gave her some & she went
crazier still, now she is chomping on some “meat”
February 27th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
I was making healthy nut treats for my family and noticed each time that Rutledge my shepherd/husky cross would wait by my side and drool as I rolled the treats in unsweetened coconut. He did this last time and i let him eat the remaining coconut! He absolutely loves it! Glad it is safe for him!
March 17th, 2011 at 5:11 am
About 3 weeks ago we fed our Australian Shepherd fresh coconut because she was going insane when we opened it up. She has since thrown it all up sporadically in huge undigested chunks. It looks exactly the same as we fed it to her.
May 10th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
My pitbulls all loved coconuts in their husks. It is large, spongy, and fibery, with the dogs loving to shred it. Sometimes they would run with it in their jaw, and shake it, probably enjoying the feeling of the sloshing of the “milk” on the inside. Now that I live up north, it’s tough to find them! Now that’s an idea! To import them from Florida as inexpensive and natural dog toys.
June 27th, 2011 at 10:52 am
I’ve never tried a coconut before so i wanted to go out and get it…i went outback to break it open and my goldendoodle ripped out out of my hand and ran around the yard with it before i could even open it up. After I opened it he jumped up to take it from me *which if very rare b/c he is a very calm dog* .. He’s been chewing on it for the last 45 minutes..loving every minute of it. So glad its safe for him, he’ll now be getting a coconut atleast once a week! <3
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:50 pm
OMG! Yes, my dog loves coconut. He has ever since he was two or three weeks old. Actually, it started with Coconut Creme (coffeemate non dairy cream). But, THANK YOU SO MUCH. You may have just saved my mom’s life. She is in a hospital with a very very low blood count, very low ALBUMIN! I’m on my way to bring her something coconut….
August 16th, 2011 at 5:07 am
My pug is diagnosed with bladder stones. I give her coconut water and it really helps her to urinate normally without any blood stain.
September 21st, 2011 at 1:09 pm
My dog lives at the beach so he likes to play with coconuts and open them up and eat them and share them with us and our other awesome dog. YEAH.
September 28th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
My toy poodle “Elmo” enjoys nibbling on fresh coconut just as much as I do.
November 22nd, 2011 at 12:10 pm
While eating a tropical fruit trail mix I decided to offer my pit bull a dried coconut strip and he went crazy for them. I don’t care for them so at least they’re not going to waste. While I’ve been typing this comment I haven’t given him any and he has stood up on his hind legs and is looking me straight in the eye and whining. I never would have thought any dog would like coconut. Wish I lived where they grow naturally, he already likes to climb trees….
December 23rd, 2011 at 2:50 pm
my puppy just got a coconut and loves it he loosing his teth so the coconut helps his teeth and he wont let any one touch him or any thing!!!!