CocoTherapy® Coconut Products for Pets Receives the Animal Wellness Seal of Approval

United States of America -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Dec 16, 2010 -- Animal Wellness magazine is a leading health and lifestyle magazine for pets known as the leader in natural products and wellness education. “We’re thrilled to be one of their recommended product picks,” said CEO and co-founder, Charisa Antigua. “Since the launch of CocoTherapy in August 2009, we have made it our mission to educate pet owners on the extraordinary health benefits of coconut oil for pets. Coconut oil is becoming more widely accepted in the human health industry as the healthiest oil with unique healthful properties, but pet owners still need to be educated on why it is extremely beneficial for their pets as well.”

Aside from taking the virgin coconut oil themselves, Antigua gives it to her pets. She also gives pure, organic coconut chips as treats. Antigua’s pets see a very well-known holistic vet in Illinois who recommends virgin coconut oil for her allergic Yorkie and hypothyroid, kidney-compromised cat.

Currently the CocoTherapy® brand offers organic virgin coconut oil for pets and organic coconut chips for pets, made purely of dehydrated, organic coconut meat. Coconut chips are an excellent source of dietary fiber and provide the same benefits as coconut oil, when fed as a treat. Both products are 100% natural, human-grade, and certified USDA Organic.

What exactly is in coconuts that make it so good for your pet? Coconut is comprised primarily of a medium chain fatty acid called Lauric acid and is considered responsible for many of its health benefits. The only other abundant source of Lauric acid found in nature is in human breast milk. When Lauric acid is synthesized by the human or animal body, it produces the same substance, monoglyceride monolaurin that keeps infants from getting viral, bacterial, or protozoal infections. Lauric acid, synthesized into monolaurin is used to fight and destroy viruses and various pathogenic bacteria, protecting your pets against infection and boosting his immune system. Coconut oil also contains capric and caprylic acid, which have similar properties and are best known for their antifungal effects. Like lauric acid, capric acid can also help balance insulin levels.

There are many encouraging testimonials submitted from people who have experienced coconut oil for their pets. The CocoTherapy Facebook page, a medium where animal lovers go to learn and discuss everything related to coconuts is littered with coconut oil success stories from pet owners. A pet store owner in Oklahoma City wrote to say that her 13 year old lab “made a huge turnaround” since starting him on CocoTherapy last December. Aside from other numerous health improvements, she also can tell that he has more energy. “The stories are encouraging,” said Carmina O’Connor, co-founder of the brand. “We receive letters regularly about how CocoTherapy has helped pets with ear infections, weight loss, digestive issues, and more.”

To add to the buzz that CocoTherapy is already generating, CocoTherapy Organic Coconut Chips was recently listed in the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention’s (APOP) as one of the "Top Pet Fitness and Weight loss products of 2010". Each year, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) announces its annual Top Pet Fitness and Weight Loss Products, and only one treat product made the list.

Clearly, it’s easy to see why the pet industry is becoming nuts over coconuts.

To learn more about CocoTherapy® organic virgin coconut oil and coconut chips, please visit www.CocoTherapy.com.

About the company:

CocoTherapy® is owned by Oscar Newman® LLC. Oscar Newman® LLC is an Illinois-licensed limited liability company, based in Geneva, IL. Oscar Newman® LLC is a luxury pet couture company that designs and develops accessories and clothing for small dogs. Oscar Newman LLC is committed to providing the very best products for pets, improving the quality of life for pets, and providing excellent customer service to all our customers.

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Oscar Newman LLC
Charisa Antigua
630-406-1400
http://www.CocoTherapy.com