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Is it safe for my puppy to drink coconut water or eat coconut skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 months and 27 days old

Can my puppy drink coconut water & eat coconut skin?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2016

Coconut water can be given as an occasional treat, but water is the only liquid Mila needs to be healthy. As for the coconut skin, yes it is ok for her to have a little, but again only as an occasional treat and she can never have the husk of the coconut.

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