Studies have shown that consuming coconut oil can help humans resist viruses and bacteria that cause illness. Coconut oil also contains medium chain triglyceride fats, which have been shown to aid the liver in the efficient burning of energy. While little to no research proves that the consumption of coconut oil would provide the same benefit to pets, most research for human health is performed on animals. We can safely assume that our pets will receive the same health benefits from coconut oil that we do.