Essential Oils NOT Safe For You And Me Part 2

Essential oils and Pets. Your pets are family like my boy is to me. Some essential oils cause harm to your dog and cat. And watch out for puppy Cat more sensitive to essential oils. Bird not be around essential oils period... 

animal illness related to essential oils on the rise. Dont let this happen to you. Be careful to use essential oils as indicated. Always follow specific directions. Essential oils are concentrated. Dog and cat nose very sensitive. Use essential oils sparing. And always with water our carrier oil.  Dont take any risks with your furbabies. When in doubt ask your vet before using any essential oil for your pet. 

Your fur baby family like mine. Take care of them like family. You spoil your dog pamper your cat. Make sure your furbabies stay healthy. Make sure they stay safe. Be aware of harmful side effects. Pets may react differently to certain oils. Look out for these essential oil warning signs...

Look Out For:

• Cats and dogs have an enhanced sense of smell, so using diffusers could become overwhelming.
• Cats’ livers cannot metabolize some of the compounds in essential oils. Therefore, they may be more susceptible to toxicity. 
• Clients should keep oils stored away from pets.
• If a pet accidentally ingests essential oils, clients should call their veterinary office or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. # 888-426-4435
• Remind clients that animals react and absorb the oils differently than humans do. Any oils being used on or around animals should be diluted by water or carrier oil.
• Some products are not made from pure oils; look for additional ingredients that could be detrimental to pets.
• Some oils could cause chemical burns if applied directly to the skin.
• Adverse reactions to oils include squinting, excessive drooling, scratching, increased breathing rate and lethargy.

ASAP Animal Poison Control:  888-426-4435

24 Hour Poison Control - NC Poison Experts:  800-222-1222 

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You Could Be Killing Your Dog And Cat

Pet owners beware! Essential oils have seen increase in popularity. Specific essential oils used for specific health conditions. But some essential oils are hazardous to dogs and cats...

Essential oils are derived from different plants worldwide. Essential oils are very potent. Essential oils are concentrated. Best to diffuse via steam with drops of essential oil per direction. The water dilutes the concentrated essential oil gives desired effect. Always diffuse via steam. And never give pets essential oil to eat or drink. And vets advise against use essential oil on skin of animal. And...

Essential oils dangerous to pet health and wellfare:

• Tea Tree
• Cinnamon
• Citrus
• Pennyroyal
• Pine
• Sweet Birch
• Wintergreen
• Ylang Ylang

Always use therapeutic essential oils. And keep in mind less is more. Use common sense. A large dog tolerates more essential oil than a  miniature poodle. And smaller amounts of oils for puppies and senior dogs. See Year In Review for more health information. This week for the fur baby owner Nutrition Effect Cause Pain. Join me next week for You May Be Killing Your Dog Part Two. Share some health benefits of essential oils for your dog. Watch for the diffuser at the vet. Its there for a reason. Lavender essential oil calms pet nerves. I use it at home myself for both of us. This year from time to time watch for special posts for better health for you and your loved ones. Check out more oils to use to keep your dog healthy naturally. See How To Keep Your Dog And Cat live longer.

Reference: 

Caring For Your Dog, Christine Caplan, Are Essential Oils Safe For Your Dog

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