We received the question: “My dog ate coconut oil. What should I do?” The answer is that it highly depends on the amount of coconut oil that your dog ate. In general, 100% coconut oil is safe for your dog if consumed in small quantities. In small quantities, coconut oil is actually healthy for your dog’s skin as it provides nutrients and prevents their skin from drying out. However, in large quantities, coconut oil will cause gastrointestinal issues as well as pancreatitis.