Since John gets plenty of Vitamin E capsules from the VA, not only will I continue to give him the capsules 2X a day, but I think I will try the opened capsules and apply the oil directly onto his neck. And if at all possible - I will sneak in some olive oil into his food as much as I can. I wonder if taking "any" kind of oil capsule would help - such as cod liver oil or any type of fish oil? With all this oil on him/in him - I'm going to have to call the clean-up crew from the Exxon Valdez!