We realize that there are other brands of coconut oil available, but we also know that the quality of coconut oil varies greatly. The various grades of coconut oil are determined by the type and variety of the coconuts used, harvest and processing times, and the many different ways to produce and manufacture coconut oil. We only use coconuts harvested from our family farm, ensuring that the coconuts we use are 100% organic and non-GMO coconuts, grown in rich organic volcanic soil, and tree-ripened for 12 months. We can also assure you that our coconuts are ethically harvested by people and not monkeys.  Because our pets are important members of our family, we wanted to provide them with the very best coconut oil available, manufactured in the absolute highest standard in the industry in our family-owned facility. Learn more about Fake Coconut Oil and how CocoTherapy is different.

We promise you that CocoTherapy© organic virgin coconut oil and organic coconut chips are the best available coconut oil and treat available for you and your pets. Not only are they USDA Certified Organic, they are also Non-GMO Verified. CocoTherapy© is 100% natural and human-grade, and you can be confident that you are giving your pets the best coconut oil and coconut chips available. CocoTherapy© is the Number #1 brand recommended by integrative veterinarians in the USA.

The philosophy of our grandmother is the foundation of every CocoTherapy product we produce today.

Believe in Miracles,   

Aside from taking virgin coconut oil ourselves, we have always given it to our pets on a regular basis. We have numerous personal experiences of how coconut oil has helped our allergic, hypothyroid, or overweight pets. Some of our stories:

• Violet is our Yorkie who inspired us to start CocoTherapy. Born with allergies, we thought she was doomed to take Prednisone for the rest her life. Under the care of wonderful holistic vet, Dr. Karen Becker, we gave her our organic virgin coconut oil and were able to wean her off prednisone. For the remainder of her life, Violet never went on prednisone again and had a full, long beautiful coat. Learn more about Coconut Oil and Allergies.
• One of our kitty cats, Amanda, a beautiful senior Ragdoll, loved licking coconut oil from our hands and chomping on coconut chips as a snack. Towards the end of her years, Amanda developed kidney disease and was hyperthyroid, and was under the care of a well-known kidney vet in Illinois and a holistic vet. Since beginning her conventional kidney care and taking coconut oil, her over-all kidney function increased from 18% to 20.8% --- much to the delight of her kidney vet, who said that this was not a typical occurrence for kidney function to actually increase. Until the end of Amanda's quality-filled life, coconut oil helped support her natural aging process. Learn more about Coconut Oil and Thyroid Health.
• Our dog Maggie was diagnosed with "Borderline Hypothyroidism", by two separate vets, on two separate occasions. "Borderline Hypothyroidism", also called "Sub-Clinical" or "Low-Normal" Hypothyroidism, is a condition where the dog is definitely suffering from a weakened Thyroid system, but it is not yet severe enough to register out of the "Normal Range". In borderline cases, the conventional treatment is to provide the pet with a small thyroid supplement for 30 days just to see if it improves. However, there are risks in this approach. If thyroxine levels become too high, other body organs can be damaged. As we were not prepared to take this risk, and with the advice of a holistic vet, we added coconut oil to Maggie's diet, as coconut oil is known to help support healthy thyroid function. We then had Dr. Jean Dodds, the foremost authority on Canine Hypothyroidism at "Hemopet", run her thyroid tests. Maggie's result showed that she no longer had Borderline Hypothyroidism. Maggie lived a normal, healthy life to the end of her days. Learn more about Coconut Oil and Thyroid Health.
• Our Chihuahua Lucy was 15 when she started exhibiting signs of canine cognitive dementia. She would stare at walls, and seemingly barked at nothing.  Aside from this, she also had luxating patella, and as she reached her senior years, was stiff with arthritis.  Coconut oil has been proven to alleviate signs of cognitive dementia in dogs, as ketones from coconut oil can cross the blood-brain barrier, and provide cellular energy to the brain, thus feeding the brain. When added to Lucy’s diet, it improved her awareness and she seemed more alert and more cognizant of her surroundings.  It also helped increase her mobility and ease her discomfort in her joints, as coconut oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory. By simply adding coconut oil to her diet, Lucy seemed to regain her youth back, allowing her to live out her senior years to the fullest. Learn more about Coconut Oil and Brain Health.
• Our Yorkie, Camille developed Protein Losing Enteropathy and kidney disease at 13 years old. Her vet prescribed a diet with minimal fat and a sufficient amount of high-quality protein to help treat the disorder. We gave her our TriPlex MCT-3 Oil to combat weight loss and malnourishment, and provide the needed energy from fat. By supporting Camille’s GI and providing a fresh, all-natural, highly digestible diet, Charisa was able to manage Camille’s PLE with excellent results. She lived to 15 years with very minor complications from both PLE and kidney disease. Learn more about Coconut Oil and PLE and gastrointestinal disorders in pets.
• Our kitty Ollie is a senior cat, 18 ½ years old.  When he was 15, he started vomiting daily and was losing weight.  He was diagnosed with idiopathic chronic pancreatitis.  Ollie was placed on a low-fat diet, as he could not tolerate fats.  Higher fat protein or even fish oil made him vomit. He also had an inflamed GI.  We added virgin coconut oil to Ollie’s diet to supply the much-needed cellular energy from fat, and to help him absorb fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients.  Since coconut oil does not stress the pancreas and has no need for pancreatic lipase and biliary acids to be metabolized by the body, it is highly tolerated by animals with pancreatitis and animals with lipid disorders. Today, Ollie’s pancreatitis and GI issues are under control, and is thriving with virgin coconut oil as part of his daily health protocol. In addition to this, Ollie’s pancreatitis has not progressed to triaditis (a syndrome concurrent to pancreatitis, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and cholangitis (inflammation of the bile duct system). We believe that coconut oil has help to prevent the onset of triaditis, as it is helps support a healthy immune system, has powerful antibacterial properties, and helps mitigate inflammation.

Coconut trees grow everywhere in the Philippines. This beautiful coconut tree is growing right outside the CocoTherapy office.

There are many brands of coconut oil out there, but do you know where they get their coconuts? At CocoTherapy, we do. Not only do we manufacture our own coconut oil and chips, we also grow and harvest our own coconuts in our own coconut plantation.

A majority of coconut oil manufacturers (other brands) do not own coconut farms. They purchase their coconuts from a number of small independent farmers, often buying from multiple farmers who may or may not be USDA organic inspected farms. These farmers may have their own cultivating practices and harvesting schedules, which affect the quality of the coconuts.

CocoTherapy coconuts come from one farm, which is also owned by our manufacturer. Why is this important?

• The quality of our coconuts is consistent from batch to batch.
• We know our coconuts are harvested at the optimum time (12 months old), no earlier, no later.
• We know our coconuts are opened and used between four to eight hours after harvesting.
• Our farm is guaranteed to be USDA organic inspected, and we never use hybrid or genetically modified (GMO) coconuts.

Quality starts with the coconuts. From the careful selection of the coconuts used, to the methods used in creating the final product, we know that CocoTherapy coconut oil is the purest, freshest, premium quality human-grade oil available.

So what does this mean? The Lauric Acid content in virgin coconut oil is highly dependent on the variety of the coconut and the way it was cultivated and harvested.

CocoTherapy© Coconut Oil has a minimum of 53.28% Lauric Acid content. Any other brand that claims to have a Lauric Acid content higher than 55% is either exaggerating, or using hybrid or genetically-modified (GMO) coconuts.

In addition to this CocoTherapy Coconut Oil has a high percentage of beneficial Medium Chain Fatty Acids (lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid), containing at least 64%.

There are many brands of coconut oil out there, but do you know where they get their coconuts? At CocoTherapy, we do. Not only do we manufacture our own coconut oil and chips, we also grow and harvest our own coconuts in our own coconut plantation.

A majority of coconut oil manufacturers (other brands) do not own coconut farms. They purchase their coconuts from a number of small independent farmers, often buying from multiple farmers who may or may not be USDA organic inspected farms. These farmers may have their own cultivating practices and harvesting schedules, which affect the quality of the coconuts.

CocoTherapy coconuts come from one farm, which is also owned by our manufacturer. Why is this important?

• The quality of our coconuts is consistent from batch to batch.
• We know our coconuts are harvested at the optimum time (12 months old), no earlier, no later.
• We know our coconuts are opened and used between four to eight hours after harvesting.
• Our farm is guaranteed to be USDA organic inspected, and we never use hybrid or genetically modified (GMO) coconuts.

Quality starts with the coconuts. From the careful selection of the coconuts used, to the methods used in creating the final product, we know that CocoTherapy coconut oil is the purest, freshest, premium quality human-grade oil available.

So what does this mean? The Lauric Acid content in virgin coconut oil is highly dependent on the variety of the coconut and the way it was cultivated and harvested.

CocoTherapy© Coconut Oil has a minimum of 53.28% Lauric Acid content. Any other brand that claims to have a Lauric Acid content higher than 55% is either exaggerating, or using hybrid or genetically-modified (GMO) coconuts.

In addition to this CocoTherapy Coconut Oil has a high percentage of beneficial Medium Chain Fatty Acids (lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid), containing at least 64%.

CocoTherapy organic coconut oil is superior to other coconut oils in the market.

Philippine Government Standards state that the moisture content of coconut oil cannot exceed 0.2% max.  Usually, coconut oil that is considered "excellent" has a moisture content between 0.04% - 0.11%. Higher moisture content not only lessens the oil's shelf life, but also makes the oils more susceptible to oxidation, bacteria, and the breakdown of triglycerides into free fatty acid and glycerol. Since a lower moisture content results in a more stable oil, it is also more able to withstand heat-induced damage when used in cooking, either for yourself of when home-cooking your pet's food. CocoTherapy Coconut Oil has a moisture content that ranges between 0.02% -  0.06%.

In addition to this, other coconut oil brands typically contain Lauric Acid levels of less than 40%. The Lauric Acid content in virgin coconut oil is highly dependent on the variety of the coconut and not on the process used for producing it. CocoTherapy Coconut Oil has a 53.28% Lauric Acid content. Any other brand that claims to have a Lauric Acid content higher than 54% is either exaggerating, or using hybrid or genetically-modified (GMO) coconuts. In addition to this CocoTherapy Coconut Oil has a high percentage of beneficial Medium Chain Fatty Acids (lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid), containing at least 64%.

We know that there are other coconut oils available in the market. But since there are many different varieties of coconuts and different ways to produce coconut oil, we put a lot of time and effort to make sure that we were getting the best oil possible, manufactured in the absolute highest standard in the industry. CocoTherapy is human-grade and can be shared and used by the whole family, both human and animal alike.

CocoTherapy Coconut Oil is human-grade, 100% pure and natural:

• non-GMO (genetically modified organism)
• no hybrid coconuts
• cold pressed
• hexane-free
• unrefined
• non-bleached
• raw
• NO trans fat
• No hydrogenated fat

Most commercial grade coconut oils are made from copra. Copra is coconut meat that has been dried by smoke-drying, sun-drying, or kiln-drying, or a combination of any of these three methods. If coconut oil is extracted from copra, the unrefined oil is not suitable for consumption and must be purified, or refined. Coconut oil extracted from copra is considered RBD coconut oil, which means it has been Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized.

Impurities from RBD coconut oil must be removed by filtering the oil through bleaching clays, and high heat is needed to deodorize the oil. Sodium hydroxide is typically used to remove free fatty acids and prolong shelf life. Extracting coconut oil from copra is the most common way to mass-produce coconut oil because it produces more oil. However, this is not the purest way to manufacture virgin coconut oil. Coconut Oil extracted from copra usually has a bland, oily taste.

Our premium grade coconut oil is manufactured in the highest standards, combining generations-old traditional methods with state-of-the-art processes. Our organic coconut oil comes from coconuts that are grown without the use of any chemical fertilizers and pesticides, harvested fresh from USDA Organic coconut plantations. Our coconuts come from the traditional coconut palm tree, and unlike some other brands, we never use hybrid or genetically modified (GMO) varieties of coconuts. In fact, our entire process of manufacturing does not involve the use of any chemicals whatsoever. Our processing plant is also inspected and uses only stainless steel food grade equipment. CocoTherapy© is certified organic every year by Global Organic Alliance, Inc, a USDA Accredited Certifying Agent, and bears the USDA Organic seal on its labels.

The coconuts are harvested fresh and are opened between four to eight hours of harvesting. The fresh coconut meat is immediately stored in a cold dry environment, and cold-pressed to express the healthy and pure coconut milk. The coconut milk is stored in a cold dry environment for several hours, until the oil naturally separates from the liquid. The oil is then separated and filtered from the liquid and moisture is removed in a process called vacuum drying, with low processing temperatures that are approximately 100 degrees F. No chemicals or high temperatures are ever used. Mild, low temperature heat is necessary to insure that the film of water on the surface of the oil is completely removed. Water or excess moisture will cause the oil to get rancid. It is possible to produce virgin coconut oil without any heat whatsoever, however, it will contain a higher moisture content, which is not desirable in coconut oil. If purchasing a brand that does not use any heat during processing, the oil will be more susceptible to oxidation, bacteria, and the triglycerides will break down into free fatty acid and glycerol.

CocoTherapy Coconut Oil is bottled in glass jars, never plastic. The chemicals which comprise PVC, have been known to leach into water and food products. There is concern with the plastic chemicals leaching into the oil. Oils can swell polyethylene, and therefore some of this substance may leach into the oil. It is always safest to store coconut oil in glass jars. In addition to this, you will always be able to see our oil - pure white in color when solid, or crystal clear when melted.

The purest, virgin coconut oil should be water clear when completely melted, or pure white in color when solid. It contains natural Vitamin E and has a mild fresh coconut aroma. The intensity of the scent depends on the process used for producing the oil. It should taste fresh, light, and not "greasy". Any coconut oil that is considered "odorless" has been refined, bleached, or deodorized. It will be odorless and tasteless. It will be slightly yellow or "off-white" in color and will not contain natural Vitamin E as it would have been removed during processing. Other causes of the "yellowish" or off-white color in some coconut oils are bacterial contamination of the coconut meat before oil extraction, or high-heat temperature used during processing. High temperatures used in processing will remove the natural Vitamin E or tocopherol content in the coconut oil.

CocoTherapy Coconut Oil is guaranteed to be one of the highest quality coconut oil available on the market today. From the careful selection of the coconuts used, to the methods used in creating the final product, it is the purest, freshest, premium quality human-grade oil available. It is raw, cold-pressed, hexane-free, unrefined, non-bleached, and contains no trans fat or hydrogenated fat.

Like our coconut oil, our coconut chips are processed to ensure that they have a lower moisture content and higher Lauric acid content than any of the dehydrated coconut flakes available in health food stores.

CocoTherapy© Coconut Chips are made from USDA-certified organic coconuts and dehydrated in low temperatures. The organic coconut meat is removed from the shells and washed in pure, filtered un-chlorinated water. To ensure that the nutrients are kept intact, the shredded coconut is slowly dehydrated at temperatures no higher than 98.6° F (37° C), creating great tasting coconut chips that is considered "raw". Dehydrating slowly at low temperatures ensures that our shredded, raw coconut tastes fresh, has a wonderful texture, and contains all the rich nutrients found in fresh coconuts.

Other dried or desiccated coconut flakes available online and in health food stores may use conventional, less-expensive methods of producing dried coconuts flakes, which typically includes extracting some of the coconut milk moisture from the coconut meat and drying it in large ovens at higher temperatures between 170°-180° F (76°-82° C). We do not recommend giving your pets dried coconut flakes from grocery stores if you are not sure of the product's manufacturing methods.

And because our coconut chips are raw, it is vacuum-sealed immediately after processing to maintain freshness and reduce oxidation and the breakdown of triglycerides. It is then repacked in a re-sealable foil pouch to further reduce environmental damage. Our air-tight, double-packaged process helps to ensure that all the nutrients are preserved. There is no other brand available that is processed and double-packaged in this way.

We take the time to produce and package our coconut chips by following the highest quality standards set in the industry, because we want to make sure that our coconut chips contain the most flavor and nutritional value possible for our pets and ourselves.

Our process enables vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and nutritional benefits to be preserved, resulting in a raw coconut meat and oil that tastes fresh, has wonderful texture and smell, and contains all the health benefits of fresh raw coconuts. We encourage you to compare CocoTherapy Coconut Oil and Coconut Chips to other brands. You can see, smell and taste the difference!

Historically, coconut oil is one of the earliest oils to be used as a food and as a pharmaceutical. Ayurvedic literature has long promoted the health benefits of coconut oil.

Medium chain fatty acids are added to most, if not all baby formulas. Wysong Mother's Milk© (Wysong Pet Supplements Nutrition Enhancement Mother's Milk for Cats & Dogs), which is formulated to mimic cat and dog milk contains coconut oil as a source of MCTs.

Coconut oil that has been kept at room temperature for over a year has been tested for rancidity, and showed no evidence of it. It is well established that dietary coconut oil reduces our need for vitamin E, and provides a significant source of antioxidants. As an antioxidant, it is 50 times more potent than Vitamin E, 15 times more potent than carrots, and 300 times more potent than tomatoes.

Coconut oil is essentially a nontoxic food. It is considered safer than soy, which many people eat by the pound. The FDA has included coconut oil on its list of foods that are "generally regarded as safe" (GRAS list). This is an exclusive list. Only those foods that have passed stringent testing and have a history of safe usage can qualify for inclusion on the GRAS list.