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My cat has a dry coat. Is bathing her with coconut oil recommended?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Norwegian Forest Cat | Female | spayed | 4 years and 2 months old

Can I bath her with coconut oil? If so, what does it do?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2017

I would not recommend bathing Holly in coconut oil. Typically cats do not need baths at all. They are very good at grooming themselves. If you notice she has a dry coat you can try adding fish oils to her food or changing her diet slowly over 1 week.

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