Is coconut oil safe for cats, and does it kill fleas, ticks, or mange?

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Hi is coconut oil safe to use on cats and does it killfleasa,ticks and mange? I've read online that it does. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | 4 years and 5 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

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.

Is coconut oil safe for cats, and does it kill fleas, ticks, or mange?

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