REPLAY: Discussing the Benefits of Coconut Oil with the Founders of CocoTherapy

The Alternative Dog Moms

Chapters
0:00
Introduction
2:00
Many ways Kimberly uses coconut oil (fan girl moment)
4:40
CocoTherapy origin story
9:39
Main myths about coconut oil
16:23
Competition in the pet space
27:03
Coconut oil vs. MCT oil
31:33
Adding coconut oil to a dog's diet
35:55
Using coconut oil on a dog's coat
39:17
"Low fat" trend is making us (and our dogs) sick
43:13
Feeding fresh food vs. feeding kibble
48:09
Fear of inflammation
49:22
Coconut oil and gut bacteria
51:01
CocoTherapy line of treats
The Alternative Dog Moms
REPLAY: Discussing the Benefits of Coconut Oil with the Founders of CocoTherapy
Jun 23, 2025 Season 4 Episode 144
Kimberly Gauthier (Keep the Tail Wagging) and Erin Scott (Believe in Dog)

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Welcome to Alternative Dog Moms - a podcast about what's happening in the fresh food community and the pet industry.   Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging, and Erin Scott hosts the Believe in Dog podcast.

CHAPTERS:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:00 Many ways Kimberly uses coconut oil (fan girl moment)
  • 04:40 CocoTherapy origin story
  • 09:39 Main myths about coconut oil
  • 16:23 Competition in the pet space
  • 27:03 Coconut oil vs. MCT oil
  • 31:33 Adding coconut oil to a dog's diet
  • 35:55 Using coconut oil on a dog's coat
  • 39:17 "Low fat" trend is making us (and our dogs) sick
  • 43:13 Feeding fresh food vs. feeding kibble
  • 48:09 Fear of inflammation
  • 49:22 Coconut oil and gut bacteria
  • 51:01 CocoTherapy line of treats


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Thanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.