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Is coconut oil an effective home remedy for puppy intestinal worms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 27 days old | 6 lbs

Can I use coconut oil to get rid of worms in my puppy?

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Answered By Jennifer Ladd, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2017

Coconut oil had great antimicrobial and antiviral properties but will not get rid of GI parasites. I would use pyrantel instead. It is an anti parasitic but is very safe. I would rework 2-3 times at 10 day intervals

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