First of all, always consult your veterinarian about questions regarding your dog’s medications and certainly before making ANY changes in dosing. Interestingly, research has shown through the cytochrome P450 pathway in the liver, MCT oil can lower the amount of anti-epileptic medication a dog may need. This occurs because MCT oil is a cytochrome P450 inhibitor, which means it decreases the rate at which medications are absorbed. When this occurs, medications are active in the body much longer, which may allow for a decrease in dose or dose frequency.(9)


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