Despite the potential risks of using coconut oil I am going to try it for "Baldy". I bought some raw, organic, extra virgin, cold pressed, fair trade, GMO free, coconut oil today (how is that for a mouth full?). I figured that was the best kind possible - it also came in a glass jar which is also recommended. I tried rubbing it on his fur for the first time today - starting with just a small patch to see if he is allergic to it as well. I'll try keep everyone updated on how this is going.
If this doesn't work the next try is local raw honey and then Silver Biotics. I'm really willing to just try anything at this point!
Backstory:
Baldy (he really has no name) is a four year old DSH cat. He has been mostly bald since the age of two due to severe allergies. He was surrendered to the shelter 6 months ago and they asked me to see if I could help him so I have had him for the past several months. I've tried everything I could think of - limited ingredient diets (as in just plain raw duck and salmon) for several weeks. Neem Oil Shampoo, DE, Vetericyn, salmon oil, skin supplements, allergy shots (steriods), etc etc. He is allergic to chicken, turkey, fleas, grass, most other green plants, any sort of allergy medication/shot, most hypoallergenic shampoos and other supplements, and likely more that I haven't found out yet.
Every vet he has been to has recommended euthanizing him.