Dr. Buzby's Organic MCT Oil for Dogs, Brain Boost, 60% C8 and 40% C10 Cognitive Support

Dr. Buzby’s Brain Boost is an organic MCT oil supplement for dogs, formulated to support cognitive function with a dog-specific blend of 60% caprylic acid (C8) and 40% capric acid (C10).

• USDA Organic certified, non-GMO, human-grade MCT oil — a limited-ingredient option for dogs.
• Two coconut-derived MCTs, C8 and C10 — formulated to support brain energy and cognitive function.
• Made for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes, with particular focus on senior dogs.
• Mix into regular food twice daily — no change to your dog’s feeding routine is needed.
• Veterinarian-developed and veterinarian-recommended — created with input from Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, and her veterinary team.
• Made in Canada with no palm oil, palm kernel oil, lauric acid, artificial flavors, colors, additives, or preservatives.

Brain Boost is designed for dog owners looking to add nutritional support for cognitive health as their pet ages. The formula can be given with a dog’s usual food and is intended for adult dogs across breeds and sizes, especially seniors. Cognitive changes may begin as early as age six, making brain health a consideration for some dogs before they reach advanced age.

What does Brain Boost do for a dog’s cognitive health?

Brain Boost is formulated to support cognitive function, antioxidant activity, and long-term health. Its C8 MCT is intended to provide brain energy, while C10 is included to help protect against inflammatory processes and cell damage. The formula is also designed to support memory, learning, and activity levels.

MCT oil may help lessen the severity of age-related behavioral changes, including disorientation and irregular sleep-wake cycles. For dogs with seizure disorders, it may also complement traditional medication and treatment protocols, with potential to support seizure threshold and reduce episode severity or frequency. These are supportive aims, not a guarantee of results.

• Designed for cognitive and memory support in adult and senior dogs.
• May support dogs experiencing disorientation or disrupted sleep-wake patterns.
• May be used as complementary support alongside traditional seizure treatment protocols.

What is in this dog-specific MCT oil?

Brain Boost contains caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10), derived from pure coconut oil. The blend is 60% C8 and 40% C10, and contains no lauric acid (C12). It is USDA Organic certified, non-GMO, human-grade, and sustainably and ethically sourced.

The formula has limited ingredients and excludes palm oil and palm kernel oil as well as artificial flavors, colors, additives, and preservatives. Dr. Buzby’s Senior Dog Co. is a family-owned business founded by integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, CVA, CAVCA. The formula was developed by veterinarians using research and neuroscience, and high-quality MCTs such as these are recommended for senior dogs in the American Animal Hospital Association’s 2023 Senior Care Guidelines.

• Two MCT ingredients: caprylic acid and capric acid.
• Made from coconut oil and manufactured in Canada.
• Developed specifically for dogs rather than as a general-purpose MCT product.

How do you give Brain Boost to a dog?

Mix Brain Boost into your dog’s regular food twice daily. Introduce it gradually: begin with one-quarter of the recommended amount and increase slowly over two weeks. Use the product label for the serving size and complete feeding directions.

The liquid oil is described as naturally appealing to dogs, including picky eaters. It is designed to fit into an existing feeding routine, and it can be used with other medications and most supplements. For a dog taking medication, the seizure-support role is complementary to traditional treatment protocols.

• Give mixed with food, twice daily.
• Start at one-quarter of the recommended amount and increase gradually over two weeks.
• Use the label’s serving size and full feeding directions.

Which dogs is Brain Boost made for?

Brain Boost is intended for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes, with a particular focus on senior dogs. It suits owners seeking a simple food-mix supplement for cognitive support, including support for memory, learning, and age-related behavior.

The formula is veterinarian-recommended, and its founder, Dr. Julie Buzby, is an integrative veterinarian. Its dog-specific MCT blend brings together the C8 and C10 fatty acids in a liquid supplement that can be added to meals. It is made for dogs at different adult life stages, not only dogs already showing signs of aging.

Brain Boost is best suited to owners of adult or senior dogs who want to add a veterinarian-developed MCT oil to their pet’s regular meals for cognitive support. Its coconut-derived C8 and C10 blend is made specifically for dogs and can be mixed into food twice daily.