Can Dogs Eat Coconut?

Coconut is a healthy, delicious food humans enjoy but is it safe for your dog?

Short answer: YES. However, there are certain coconut products dogs SHOULDN'T eat.

Coconut is: -high in manganese -full of antioxidants -high fiber & fat -made up of MCTs

These are all beneficial features for your dog.

Coconut can be fed safely to dogs in certain forms.

These include: -unsweetened coconut meat -coconut oil -coconut milk -coconut flour

Always check for added ingredients in any packaged food including coconut that could be detrimental.

Coconut milk, for example, often includes additives that should be avoided.

Other coconut products like coconut water should NOT be given to dogs.

Hard coconut shells should also be avoided.

Swipe up to learn what other items are dangerous for dogs.