When we say that essential oils can be enjoyed by the whole family, that includes Bingo and Whiskers. There are just a few things that you need to keep in mind to make sure your fur (or scale, or wool, or feather, or hairless) babies stay safe and enjoy all the benefits YL oils have to offer.
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Hi Lori, Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of an animal’s body, including ailments or injuries for your animal. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a veterinarian on your specific issue. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Lori, Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of an animal’s body, including ailments or injuries for your animal. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a veterinarian on your specific issue.
Hi, i have a golden retriever and i found heartworms in his poo. Which oil is better to treat this problem. Thanks
Joana,
Tape works come from your pet eating the infected muscle tissue of an already dead feature outside. The works life in the muscle tissue if the dead animal and once ingested, greets into the intestinal tract of your pet. I would recommend a vet visit to determine which type of intestinal worm your let has.
You would never find heartworms, you would see tapeworms. This comes from eating a flea-dead or alive.
Hi Joana, Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of an animal’s body, including ailments or injuries for your animal. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a veterinarian on your specific issue. Thanks for stopping by!
My cat is showing signs of hyperthyroidism. Possibly causing heart problems.
What is a safe treatment to use with her?
Hello Nicole, We are sorry to hear about the medical challenges your cat is currently facing. Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of an animal’s body, including ailments or injuries for your animal. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a veterinarian on your specific issue. We hope your cat heals quickly! Thanks for stopping by!
I'm looking for oils for cats to use against ticks.
Hello Nancy, At this time we do not have any products labeled as tick repellent. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks for stopping by!
Is it safe to diffuse oils in a house with pet rats? My son has pet rats in his room, which is right off the living/dining area where my diffuser is. Are there any oils that could harm them? Sure don't want to do anything to hurt those little ones :-)
Hi Nancy! I also have pet rats and i have found that they are just a responsive to the oils as any other animal. my rex hairless loves her balm that i made to help with dry skin! i dilute them similar to the cat option above when applying directly. I diffuse oils in the house often so they are very used to them by now, i just avoid the use of the "spicy" oils.
Thanks! Appreciate your feedback. So when you say "spicy" oils, are you referring to things like cinnamon, clove, etc.?
Hello Nancy! Yes, you are right about what we refer to as "spicy." Thanks for your question!
I'm trying to find out what oils would work for my dogs to keep ticks off. We live in Northern Minnesota and the ticks are out already. We have two 6 mo old springer spaniel pups and a German Shepard mix 2 yrs old. Thanks for any help!
Hi Timberly, Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of an animal’s body, including ailments or injuries for your animal. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a veterinarian on your specific issue.
I have used citrus oils with my cat and nothing bad happened.
If I understand research I've read, it can cause liver failure, but I don't know if that is something over time that begins to happen. Possibly a person wouldn't know right away what it's doing slowly internally. I just had to move into my 29 ft travel trailer with 2 dogs and a cat, and I'm use to diffusing all the time but what I've read said to at least always have a door open from the room you diffuse so a cat can go elsewhere. Not possible in my trailer, so don't know what to do. I'm still researching but just wanted to suggest not diffusing oils that are in question for a cat until you know if it's doing internal damage that might not be noticed for a while.
I follow Dr. Shelton who is a Vet and I love her Essential Oils for Animals Desk Reference book. She is very experienced with using essential oils in many different animals and the book is jam packed with great info, including oil use with cats, dogs, horses, reptiles, fish, birds, farm animals, rabbits, even hippos! LOL It is all in there!
Hello Jan, As every animal is different we would suggest diffusing small amounts for short periods of time (5 minutes every 1-3 times daily) and observing how the animal responds before increasing the amount and time. Special caution should be exercised when using essential oils with cats. Cats are also generally averse to citrus essential oils and high-phenol oils. If you are in a small space, such as a trailer, we do recommend seeking the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained veterinarian with knowledge and experience with essential oils use on animals prior to diffusing oils. Thanks for stopping by!
Can cat use purification oil or any blends oils, even Animal Scents collection products if the ingredients including tea tree or other EO should harmful for the cat?
Hi Leung, Special caution should be exercised when using essential oils with cats. Cats are generally averse to citrus essential oils and high-phenol oils. For a list of high-phenol oils, please contact productsupport@youngliving.com.
Hi Michelle, we have two little Yorkies, two years old November 2016, each about five pounds, will a drop be OK for each one. They can't seem to settle into sleep, we think they are aware of a rabbit under the deck.