Homemade Coconut Oil Herbal Toothpaste for Dogs and Cats

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In this article:

1. Coconut Oil Herbal Toothpaste Recipe
1. Ingredients
2. Preparation Instructions
   
2. Instructions for Using the Coconut Oil Herbal Toothpaste 
3. Toothpaste Recipe Health Benefits
1. Coconut Oil
2. Grapefruit Seed Extract
   
3. Kelp
4. Oil of Oregano
5. Stevia Leaf
   
6. Turmeric Root
   
4. Cautions

1.0 Coconut Oil Herbal Toothpaste Recipe for Dogs and Cats 

 

This toothpaste recipe for dogs and cats combines the natural goodness of coconut oil, turmeric, stevia leaf extract or powder and kelp to support oral health. Optional ingredients include oil of oregano (dogs only), or grape fruit seed extract (dogs and cats).

 

The ingredients help:

1. Kill bad bacteria that cause plaque, and bad breath. 
2. Dissolve plaque.
3. Reduce inflammation of the gums.

This toothpaste is health promoting and healing, a great addition to your dog and cat's natural oral health care protocol.  

 

1.1 Ingredients

You'll need:

1.  Ingredients:
1. Coconut Oil, organic, cold-pressed, unrefined.
2. Kelp powder - deep sea kelp, or Norwegian kelp.
3. Turmeric powder, organic.
   
4. Stevia extract (organic) or pure, green stevia leaf powder.
2. Optional Ingredients:
1. Oil of oregano, organic or wild-crafted (for dogs only).
1. Oil of oregano is NOT oregano essential oil.
   
2. Do not use oregano essential oil.
   
2. Grapefruit seed extract  instead of oil of oregano (for dogs and cats).

Utensils:

1. Soft bristled tooth brush, or
2. Organic cotton balls.
3. Or small, soft clean cloth.
4. Glass or pottery mixing bowl.
5. Small glass jar.

 

1.2 Preparation Instructions

Measure-out the Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup coconut oil.
• 1/8 tsp turmeric.
• 1/2 tsp kelp.
• 4 drops organic stevia extract or 1/4 tsp pure, green stevia leaf powder.
• Optional Ingredients:
• 3 drops oil of oregano (for dogs, not for cats), or replace with:
• 3 drops grapefruit seed extract (for dogs or cats).

If You Can’t Get One of the Ingredients

If you are not able to get one of the following ingredients - stevia, turmeric, or kelp, you can still make an effective toothpaste if you use the other ingredients on the list.

 

Combine the Ingredients:

1. If the coconut oil is solid rather than soft or liquid:
1. Place the jar of coconut oil (make sure the lid is on tight) in warm water, or;
2. Put the measured amount of coconut oil in saucepan on lowest setting and gently heat until soft. 
3. Coconut oil becomes a liquid when room temperature is 76^o F / 24.4^o C.  
   
2. Place all ingredients in a glass or pottery bowl, mix together, blend well.
3. Pour resulting mixture into a small glass jar.
4. Store in the refrigerator.

 

2.0 Instructions for Using the Coconut Oil Herbal Toothpaste

Coconut oil hardens to a solid when refrigerated. Before brushing your dog or cat's teeth you'll need to soften the refrigerated toothpaste

 

To soften the refrigerated toothpaste choose one of the options below:

 

Option One

About ten (10) minutes prior to using the toothpaste:

1. Remove the toothpaste jar from the refrigerator.
2. Leave the jar on the counter and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
3. When the toothpaste is soft enough to scoop out of the jar, it is ready for use.
   

Option Two

1. Remove the toothpaste jar from the refrigerator.
2. Make sure the lid of the jar is on tight.
   
3. Place the jar of toothpaste in warm water. Allow the jar to sit in the warm water for a few minutes. This will soften the toothpaste. 

Brush Your Dog or Cat's Teeth

1. Use a clean spoon to scoop the desired amount of toothpaste out of the jar. 
2. Place the toothpaste on the toothbrush. 
3. Gently brush your dog or cat's teeth.
4. Put the toothpaste jar back in the refrigerator.

3.0 Toothpaste Recipe Health Benefits

Learn about the oral health benefits of the toothpaste ingredients

 

3.1 Coconut oil 

 

For coconut oil:

1. Health benefits.
2. Cautions.
3. Other important information.

Go to this article. 

 

 

3.2 Grapefruit Seed Extract

 

For grapefruit seed extract:

1. Health benefits.
2. Cautions.
3. Other important information.

Go to this article.

 

 

3.3 Kelp

 

Oral health benefits of deep cold water, organic sea kelp:

 

Bacillus lichenformis is a ‘good’ bacteria that lives on the surface of the kelp plant. 

 

When kelp is introduced to your dog or cat's mouth the Bacillus lichenformis releases an enzyme.  

 

The enzyme breaks down bad bacteria biofilm that causes plaque formation. 

 

 

3.4 Oil of Oregano

 

Oil of oregano is a natural:

1. Anti-bacterial.
2. Anti-fungal.
3. Anti-inflammatory.
4. Anti-viral.

Note:

 

Never use oil of oregano undiluted. Oil of oregano is a hot herbal that can cause discomfort and burning sensation if used undiluted. 

 

Thouroughly mix the oil of oregano with the other toothpaste ingredients as instructed further above.

 

3.5 Stevia Leaf

 

Stevia is a herbal plant. 

Stevia leaves have a naturally sweet taste.

The leaves provide natural anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti microbial properties and help to reduce bad bacteria-promoting biofilm.

3.6 Turmeric Root

 

For turmeric root:

1. Health benefits.
2. Cautions.
3. Other important information.

Go to this article.

 

4.0 Cautions

If your dog or cat has a health condition always check for health contradictions, and drug interactions before using herbs, nutraceuticals, and alternative medicines. 

 

If your dog or cat indicates she does not want an item (a specific e.g. food, herb, etc.), respect her indication. Learn about self-selection:

Go to this article.

 

 

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