and rabbits.That I'm aware of, all the EO's that humans like or are useful to us are also toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Lots of misinformation out there, so be careful! Tea tree oil is not a good option for pets according to this article. Do a Google search for dogs and EOs, but add the words “scholarly articles” to bring up reliable answers to your questions.I am trying to make soap bars for pets, can someone help me understand which EO can I add to them? I read that tea tree is a good option, is it safe for dogs?
Unless the cats are sniffing directly from your bottles, I don't think that the scent in the air is going to hurt them, especially if you have good ventilation.I’m glad to see this conversation, and I want to ask another question that has nothing to do with using essential oils on pets but having essential oils open and around them.
I’ve been making soap in my kitchen with all the windows open with my cats in another room with the door shut, and they have good ventilation - windows open etc.
From what I’ve been reading, even inhaling, not ingesting, but inhaling may potentially caused damage..
I can start to due mixing part of the cold process outside on a screened in porch so that piece is not a problem.
What I’m wondering is if while the soap cures over six weeks (which is in a huge open area inside our house) if that can potentially cause respiratory problems to cats. Once it’s cured, what about using the soap on our skin and a cat licking our skin? I understand we are not veterinarians, but I’m curious about your thoughts on this. Thanks.
Once it’s cured, what about using the soap on our skin and a cat licking our skin
Yes, EOs in the air is exactly what the article I linked above covered. Specifically it was dealing with diffusers and the effects on pets, both inhaled and settling from the air onto their coats. Here is the link to the New York Times article again. Are you able to open it?From what I’ve been reading, even inhaling, not ingesting, but inhaling may potentially caused damage..
The most important thing to remember about scents for dogs is that their sense of smell is a thousand times stronger than ours. Whatever you use, be sure to use it with a light touch.I am trying to make soap bars for pets, can someone help me understand which EO can I add to them?
My first suspicion is propylene glycol in the shampoo bar. While GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) I'm allergic to it and avoid it.On a sidenote, I am having sensitization reactions on my face with limited reactions on my scalp, arms and neck. I had assumed it was caused by fragrance in the shampoo bar I made.
This sounds more like the rash is caused by what you put in your body, not on your skin. You may want to talk to your doctor about food allergies.I’ve scrubbed with an unscented soap and unscented shampoo, but at the end of a hot and humid day I feel like I have a coating on my skin.
That’s a good point, @Zany_in_CO. I will look into it, unless it involves giving up Popsicles and Fudgesicles in the summertime, in which case I’ll just take a shower to wash the sticky film off because . . . I have soap.This sounds more like the rash is caused by what you put in your body, not on your skin. You may want to talk to your doctor about food allergies.
You're welcome.Thank you for the advice!
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