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STEP 19 - ESSENTIAL OILS AND PETS

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Let’s not forget about our four legged friends. They often experience many body issues similar to ours, and Essential Oils are a great way to support their health. Here are some tips for using Essential Oils SAFELY with your furry pals.

• Dilute for topical use.

• Know your pet’s health status.

• Do NOT use oils on or near the eyes, ears, nose, or genitals of your pet.

• Use a water diffuser for aromatic use and allow your pet to roam freely with an open door to the room.

• Caution should be used around animals that are pregnant, nursing, young, or on certain medications.

• Do not use oils topically on your pet if using a topical medication or dermal patch – this includes topical flea/tick preventatives.

• Do not give any of the products containing xylitol (toothpaste, beadlets, etc.) to your pet.

• Only use Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.

• Observe your pet’s behavior.

In the event of an adverse reaction, dilute with a carrier oil – skin irritation is the most common, and most reactions resolve within 24–48 hours after oil exposure. Discontinue use of an oil if your pet shows signs of distress, drooling, squinting, rubbing their face, vocalization, shaking, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Oils to avoid topically and internally with DOGS: Birch, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), and Wintergreen. Use caution with hot oils such as Oregano, Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove, Rosemary, and Thyme.

Oils to avoid topically and internally with CATS: Basil, Citrus Oils (Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tangerine), Birch, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Fennel, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Oregano, Peppermint, Thyme, Rosemary, Spearmint, and Wintergreen.

The following is a great guideline for dilution ratios for your pets.

Apply one to two drops two to four times daily as follows:

• One tsp. carrier oil to one drop Essential Oil for cats and dogs under 20 pounds.

• One tsp. carrier oil to two to four drops Essential Oil for dogs over 20 pounds.

NOTE: Did you know that you can attend an entire Class on the subject of ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PETS? Ask for details if interested.

QUESTION – IN WHAT WAYS CAN ESSENTIAL OILS MOST BENEFIT YOUR PET?