Can coconut oil be used on cats wounds?

[Ambug]

I wasn't sure where to put this question. One of my kitties had surgery on thursday on her anal glands. They were swollen up like balloons, which also kept her from going poo and eating, feeling lethargic,etc.
Well, she was prescibed some ointment that I'm not too fond of for her nether regions, have to apply it twice daily.
The ointment is "Nystatin-neomycin sulfate-thiostrepton-triamcinlone acetonide ointment"
. It has a warning label with some nasty side effects, and i have to put this stuff on her wound. :eek:

I would like to know if I could use coconut oil instead on the wound, and would it speed the healing process? Any other ideas? I just worry about toxic products and their effect on my cats.
My husband even said, "well she's a cat, it won't matter." :rolleyes: Maybe i'll make him use the ointment on his butt. lol
Any help is much appreciated.

[EastCoastie]

I've used coconut oil for medicinial purposes but usually it ends up being ingested more than anything. The dobe dogs LOVE coconut oil. I am sure it would be better for your kitty than the other stuff but she just might end up eating it :), although if she does it's definitely better for her than the other stuff.

Not really sure that helps you...

[JennaBoBenna]

I highly recommend coconut oil for wounds! My pet rat, IttyBitty has been itchy lately and she was scabbing up from scratching herself so much--so I smothered her in coconut oil and she happily ate some. The next day the scabs were almost gone! I also recommend ingestion of apple cider vinegar(But I think that'd be a bit difficult with a cat!)

[diali36]

ambug,
you can use coconut oil if you want it wouldn't have any ill effects but the vet prescribed the Nystatin ointment for a reason. After going through the expense of the operation and follow up care I would follow the vet's instructions. This ointment is prescribed to prevent infection which may be a concern. if you choice to not use it and go the natural route just be very attentive to the area for the 1st sign of infection. also pay attention to how much water your cat is drinking as essesive thrist can also be a sign of infection or fever. good luck to you and kitty in whatever you decide.

[Ambug]

Thank you for all the responses. You've all been very helpful. :) I am using the ointment to see how she feels with it, and see if the coconut oil will also work. She itches so much, cannot get to the wound that well...is wearing the cat cone thing that she hates..i just want her to heal and also have a better time with it all. She gets out of the cone the beginning of May.
If the coconut oil will relieve the itching, then i'm going for that.

[Ambug]

Update:
I decided to use just the coconut oil instead of the salve the veterinarian gave me. I originally tried the salve, but it wasn't doing much of anything besides making my kitty uncomfortable. My vet was astonished that the surgery site and sores were completely healed in 2 weeks of my putting coconut oil on the wounds.

[JennaBoBenna]

Update:
I decided to use just the coconut oil instead of the salve the veterinarian gave me. I originally tried the salve, but it wasn't doing much of anything besides making my kitty uncomfortable. My vet was astonished that the surgery site and sores were completely healed in 2 weeks of my putting coconut oil on the wounds.

Great to hear!!! :)