Can dogs have Vitamin E oil?

can dogs have vitamin e oilNo

Overview

dog-food-safety-information

No. Although vitamin E oil is not considered toxic to dogs, it’s not meant for ingestion. Vitamin E oil contains nutrients that help treat dry skin, itching, mange, and hot spots in dogs. When applied to dogs’ skin, it can provide relief from various skin conditions.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Vitamin E oil is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that have antioxidant properties, which boost a dog's immune function and protect against inflammation.
  • When applied to the skin, vitamin E oil moisturizes and treats dry, itchy skin in dogs. It also promotes wound healing.

Risks

health-risks
  • Unlike vitamin E supplements, vitamin E oil is formulated to be applied directly to the skin and not for ingestion.
  • Vitamin E oil has varying formulations and concentrations. Ingesting it may be harmful to dogs.
  • Dogs with a bleeding disorder should not be given vitamin E oil.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Before applying vitamin E oil to your dog's skin, you should do a patch test first. Apply a small amount of vitamin E oil to a small area of the dog's skin and observe for redness, swelling, irritation, or signs of allergic reaction. If there's no reaction, apply a thin layer of vitamin E oil on your dog's affected skin.

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