Cat Safety

Some of you have heard about the poor little kitty who got sick being around an oil diffuser.  I wanted to address this from a certified Aromatherapist stand point.  This is a prime example as to why it’s only safe to buy Essential Oils from a Certified Aromatherapist that can help you buy oils safe for you and all your beloved pets and safe for your kids! Also knowing your Essential oils is key!  Ask the important questions like: Is it organic, is it pure, is if food grade (even though you never eat your oils) is it from a responsible source when harvested, is it cut with anything, and is it fractioned?  This is all every important to ask!  As Essential oils have gained popularity there is a money market with them that some stories and carriers are using that cut them with fragrances and other chemicals too!  They are also being marketed by some who haven’t had the training that is important and then people and animals can get hurt.  We can’t stress enough to consult a certified Aromatherapsit before buying Essential oils so that you can use them safely and use them to the most effective extent that will benefit you and your loved ones at home.

SO HERE IS THE DEAL WITH CATS

Cat owners need to be even more so aware of anything they bring into the home.  Cats are the only animals that lack the enzyme, glucuronyl transferase.  The lack of this enzyme won’t allow the cats liver to process many things, not just the essential oils no matter how pure and organic they maybe…the cat simply doesn’t have the processing in the liver and when they are exposed over and over they can get sick (more so with certain essential oils and other things that cats are sensitive to) Cats also can’t process toxicity (room sprays and cleaners) some household plants, NSAIDS, Chocolate,Caffeine, lead, zinc and almost all pesticides.

Oils diffused around cats are ok if not done everyday BUT should not be diffused near the food or water source.  Also Cats should not be in the room where oils are being diffused.  You will want to dilute the oils more than what is suggested.  Don’t ever apply oils directly on a cat.  Stick the oils that are not on the following list!  Never pet your cat after just applying oils onto your body, never clean with the oils in places your cat may lick and finally always keep your oils in a safe spot so that your cat doesn’t get near them or lick them! If you diffuse keep diffuser away from the cat at all times!

AVOID WITH CATS: Essential oils high in phenols and eugenols (directly and indirectly with cats)

Birch

Wintermint

Sweet Orange

Pink Grapefruit

Basil

Cinnamon

Clove

Oregano

Peppermint

Thyme

Tea Tree

Lemon

Juniper

Garlic

Almond