Ticks are quite annoying and can be dangerous. With a typical home remedy, the arachnids can be declared war.
Coconut oil contains fatty acids that the parasites do not like at all – namely lauric acid. But what about animals? Coconut oil is not toxic or dangerous for cats – as long as the cat is not allergic to the vegetable oil. The pet food store Fressnapf strongly advises against tick treatment with the help of home remedies, whether through external application or food intake.