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    Is coconut oil safe for cats?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
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    Yes coconut oil is safe for cats in very small amounts. No more than 1/2 teaspoon per day is recommended.
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    Can you get a cat's hair cut?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
    Expert Answer
    Yes, many people take their cats to groomers to have the cat's hair trimmed or clipped.
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    Can I get my cat shaved?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
    Expert Answer
    Yes some people need to shave their cats in order to remove mats or to prevent mats from forming.
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    What is the furminator for cats?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
    Expert Answer
    The furminator is a special grooming tool used to remove shedding or loose fur on cats.
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