My cat licked coconut oil. Is it safe for her to eat or harmful?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 6.3 lbs
My cat licked some coconut oil out of my hand is that ok her to do or is the coconut oil bad?
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Published on July 10th, 2018
Excessive amounts of any fat (such as coconut oil) can cause diarrhea, but coconut oil is not a problem for cats otherwise. In fact, many people recommend feeding coconut oil for a healthy coat since it contains good fats. I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on February 22nd, 2019
Coconut oil does none of the above you mentioned, all it will do is either make your cat fat if taken orally or make your cat's coat oily and sticky if you apply it locally. either way i do not recommend it.
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Published on November 19th, 2018
It is not great, as too much fat can cause pancreatitis. You can only wait it out. Watch for vomiting , diarrhea, painful abdomen. If any of this occurs within the next 72 hours, have her examined by a veterinarian. Naughty girl! :-)
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