Frequently asked questions

You can source a dog specific MCT oil through your local veterinarian or via online stores. We do not recommend using any MCT oil that isn't formulated for dogs or advised by your veterinarian.

You should see benefits within 30 days of giving your dog the correct dose of a dog-formulated MCT oil TWICE daily.

There is no known downside to feeding medium-chain triglycerides to dogs with dementia and idiopathic epilepsy, as they have been shown to have potential health benefits.

There is a large foundation of evidence that medium-chain triglycerides may help improve cognitive function in both people and dogs with dementia and idiopathic epilepsy.

In a study of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, those that were fed a diet enriched with medium-chain triglycerides had significantly fewer seizures than those on a standard diet. Another study found that dogs with dementia who were fed a diet containing medium-chain triglycerides had improved cognitive function and reduced anxiety.

Medium-chain triglycerides are a type of fat that is found in coconut oil and other natural oils. They are metabolized differently than other types of fat, and they have been shown to have potential health benefits.