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Inflammation can show in different ways. The skin is the largest organ and is also the most common site for showing the effects of inflammation. Sweet itch is an excellent example of this.

I guess that the coconut oil she gave to her horses was of poor quality with “other things” in it. Pure coconut oil should not cause a skin reaction.

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Doc T,

Thanks so much for your speedy reply.

The rescue ranch owner said: “(After being fed coconut oil) all three horses got super uncontrollably itchy and one got very bad hives, he is still battling one week later and he is oozing in several spots. He had some small bald patches to begin with but they were resolving. Sweet itch got worse,… Read more

Can you describe what “reacted badly” means?

In humans, adding coconut oil can be tricky. As I type this, I have caprylic acid in my coffee. This is an 8-carbon length fatty acid that comes from coconut oil. The brand is Bulletproof “Brain Octane.” Here is what is behind this.

Coconut is basically a non-inflammatory fruit oil like… Read more

Thanks for the reply! I figured you were busy and then I got busy but now, asked and answered. Thanks again!

Hi Doc T. Update on Ben. It took me a while into spring to recognize that Ben was not shedding his winter coat. This has never happened before. In some areas of his body (withers, along spine) I actually pulled it off in clumps and in other areas (chest, neck, legs) I can not shed it out even with my manual attempts. He continues to… Read more

Thanks for these questions. I will be sure to get them on this month’s AMA and will (try to) remember to recorde it!!!!

I hope your surgery goes flawlessly and that you won’t be “shnockered” on AMA night! Best wishes from Doc T

@Emily Thank you for all 4 updates along with their photos! These will be inspiring for others to read. I am so grateful you found this information, applied it and have seen the positive results. Thank you for these and for telling others about your experiences. You are truly Helping Horses Thrive In A Human World!

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