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QUESTION: I have heard that essential oils are extremely toxic to pets? ANSWER I have done some research into the toxicity of essential oils on animals. Not all essential oils are toxic to cats, and or dogs. There are some essential oil based flea control products, and some motion sickness products that are made or used for dogs and cats. There are essential oils that I would never use on a dog or cat. Peppermint tops the list. Generally it's the amount of oil that can be harmful. If you weigh 100lbs, and like Patchouli and you wanted to put it on your cat. For yourself, a drop or two would be plenty, for your cat, that two drops would be 10 times too much, because your cat weighs 1/10th what you weigh. The amount of oil appropriate for your cat is 1/10th of a drop, or perhaps 1/5th of a drop. So you see, it is very easy to use too much essential oil on your pet. We don't recommend the application of any essential oil to your pets. We do have aroma jars made for pets, but they are not to be applied to the pet. |
| QUESTION: Please explain what Patchouly? I know vanilla, lavender, etc., but I do not know patchouly. ANSWER:Here is some information on Patchouly and a link for a little history of Patchouly. Patchouli was very popular in the late 60's and early 70's as a perfume. (either spelling is o.k.) Common Uses: Patchouli is recognized by aromatherapists as being effective for combating nervous disorders, helping with dandruff, sores, acne, skin irritations and acne. The specific properties include use as an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobal, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nerving, prophylactic, stimulating and tonic agent. Blends well with: Patchouli blends well with sandalwood, bergamot, cedarwood, rose, sweet orange, cassia, myrrh, opopanax, and clary sage. Aromatic Scent: Patchouli has a warm, earthy aroma with fresh fruit - like tones. |
| QUESTION: Do you make custom fragrances? MY Husband snores, what can you suggest? ANSWER: We do make custom fragrances. For your husband's snoring : Lavender , Mint and Marjoram. I would use 3 parts Marjoram and one each of Lavender and Mint. Eucalyptus would be good too. |
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| about this. Is there anything that I can do to help him find his way around the house? Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. ANSWER: Thank you for your email. First, let me say how sad I am for you and your dog. I know how worrisome it is for you. As you probably know, dogs have a very keen sense of smell. If your dog lives in a home where he has been for a while, he knows his way around, and will quickly adapt to using his nose rather than his eyes. If you move furniture ie. chairs etc. in the home, he will have a harder time navigating. The idea of using aromatherapy to locate objects might be helpful, if you mark things that have moved. But it may also confuse your dog and block out the scents that he is used to. I would use aromas to mark objects only as a last resort. I wish I knew, definitively,what is best for your dog. I hope that you and your dog will adapt well this new situation. |