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874521 tn?1424116797

Essential Oils and CAts

this is a quote for my Holistic Cat book that I follow author Sandy Arora
"You can safely use hydrosols on cats, but NEVER use essential oils either topically or internally. they're very dangerous for cats.
they contain hydrocarbon or terpenes which cats livers have trouble metabolizing. cats livers can't excrete these substances b/c they lack a key enzyme humans have that allows us to eliminate the particular terpenoid compounds present through body waste.
the harmful effects build up over time and cause serious problems, they can absorb external applications through their skin that can build up to dangerous levels in their bodies, in some cases the oils can even burn their skin...Never use essential oils on your cats regardless of where you read such a recommendation
also don't use essential oils or synthetic fragrance oils in an inhaler, difuser or humidifier around cats b/c they volatile oils enter the cats lungs and cause damage bot in the lungs and the liver from the buildup of of the materials to toxic levels. Avoid commercial plug-in oil diffusers for the same reason
Signs of EO toxicity include lethargy, drooling, and other common signs of poisoning. Hydrosols or floral waters are a safe and gentle alternative..they offer the same benefits with none of eh toxicity"
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495284 tn?1333894042
After i almost killed poor Snickers from the time i scrubbed the floor with a "popular" cleaner i started to pay attention to natural cleansers that didnt hurt my pets.  The products i use are all natural and the only testing on animals is too see if they like the treats or not!!  That is another story for another time!
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874521 tn?1424116797
Truthfully I don't know Sara, those sensy things aren't really essential oils R they? I thought they were just a fragrance....I honestly don't know much about them, I dont use anything around my house with a scent, no candles, room freshners, cleaners...only vinegar. I am so over the top careful I'm obsessed.
BigA when you find out more on where to buy let us all know cuz I have no idea either, do vitamin stores carry perhaps??
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495284 tn?1333894042
Darling Daughter.......try that google thing!!!
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1672333 tn?1416694918
Thank you so much for this info!! I have unplugged my air freshener already!!  Where would i find hydrosols or floral waters?
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495284 tn?1333894042
Would that include the scentsy warmers that everyone is trying to sell?
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495284 tn?1333894042
This is a good post opus.  My daughter has one of those plug ins at her place.  I am going to call her right now and let her know.  I had no clue these were dangerous.
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