Can MCT Oil Improve Your Dog or Cat's Health...even if they're fat-sensitive.

Episode 36 of the Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & Longevity podcast, hosted by Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker, titled "Can MCT Oil Improve Your Dog or Cat's Health...even if they're fat-sensitive." was published on January 21, 2025 and runs 93 minutes.

January 21, 2025 ·93m · Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & Longevity

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Summary

Today we're discussing some exciting new studies, including the potential benefits of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pets. Most commonly found in coconut oil, MCTs are not only beneficial for general energy but also have therapeutic potential for various health issues such as epilepsy, heart disease, and cognitive decline due to aging. In fact, one of the most notable benefits of MCTs is that they are the one type of fat that can be safely fed to pets without the risk of exacerbating pancreatitis, making them an excellent option for fat-sensitive dogs and cats.The most recent study has found found that dietary MCTs "rewire both the metabolome and the lipidome of the serum, which has the capacity to influence organ function. While the impact of MCT supplementation has been investigated as a therapeutic option for diseases such as cognitive decline, the results of our work suggest that dietary MCTs may also have other beneficial effects on the general health of dogs.“On today's episode we discuss:🥥 Safely adding MCT oil to your pet's diet🦴 Using chondroitin to support joint health in dogs & cats💊 Two essential supplements for pets on antibioticsPlus, we'll be answering your questions live in this special "Ask Us Anything" episode! Original LIVE aired Jan 12, 2026. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop. TIMESTAMPSIntro Chit Chat - (00:04:25)Science Headlines of the week – (00:016:00)Green Tea for Oral HealthProbiotics for gut dysbiosisAntibiotic-induced dysbiosisEffects of MCT oilLINKSImpact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the intestinal microbiota of dogs with antibiotic-induced dysbiosisChondroitin sulfate alleviated lipopolysaccharide-induced arthritis in feline and canine articular chondrocytes through regulation of neurotrophic signaling pathways and apoptosisPreliminary report: Protective effects of probiotics on cefovecin-induced gut dysbiosis in dogsOral treatment with catechin isolated from Japanese green tea significantly inhibits the growth of periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gulae and ameliorates the gingivitis and halitosis caused by periodontal disease in cats and dogsEffects of Dietary Medium-Chain Triglyceride Supplementation on the Serum Metabolome of Young Adult and Senior CaninesDISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURESAny products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates. The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.

Episode Description

Today we're discussing some exciting new studies, including the potential benefits of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pets. Most commonly found in coconut oil, MCTs are not only beneficial for general energy but also have therapeutic potential for various health issues such as epilepsy, heart disease, and cognitive decline due to aging. In fact, one of the most notable benefits of MCTs is that they are the one type of fat that can be safely fed to pets without the risk of exacerbating pancreatitis, making them an excellent option for fat-sensitive dogs and cats.

The most recent study has found found that dietary MCTs "rewire both the metabolome and the lipidome of the serum, which has the capacity to influence organ function. While the impact of MCT supplementation has been investigated as a therapeutic option for diseases such as cognitive decline, the results of our work suggest that dietary MCTs may also have other beneficial effects on the general health of dogs.“

On today's episode we discuss:
🥥 Safely adding MCT oil to your pet's diet
🦴 Using chondroitin to support joint health in dogs & cats
💊 Two essential supplements for pets on antibiotics
Plus, we'll be answering your questions live in this special "Ask Us Anything" episode!

Original LIVE aired Jan 12, 2026. To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.

TIMESTAMPS
Intro Chit Chat - (00:04:25)
Science Headlines of the week – (00:016:00)

Green Tea for Oral Health
Probiotics for gut dysbiosis
Antibiotic-induced dysbiosis
Effects of MCT oil

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DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES

Any products, brands featured or referred to on the Mind-Jam or Inside Scoop Podcasts are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, or any of their affiliates.
The Mind-Jam and Inside Scoop Podcasts are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of veterinary advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they or their pet may have and should seek the assistance of their doctor or pet's health care professionals for any such conditions.