Weird behavior to smell of coconut oil

Chunky_Pig

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Not sure if this is the right category for this or if this is a stupid post but imma put it here anyways

So my piggies get coconut oil as a moisturizer (recommended by our vet for their dry skin) but they seem to hate the smell of it (it has the faintest of smell). Like if you have the tiniest bit of coconut oil on your finger they will bolt away and shake themselves as if they got water on themselves. Not sure why they do this and ideas (obviously they hate the smell of it but the behavior is odd to me)
 
Piggies have sensitive noses and anything with a scent has the potential to upset their respiratory system.
 
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