Living Magazine Winter 2018 doTERRA Living Magazine | Page 10

THE TRUTH ABOUT
ESSENTIAL OILS AND PETS
By Dr. Janet Roark
Veterinarian, Hill Country
Mobile Veterinary Service
Real Talk. There is some pretty scary (and
controversial) stuff about essential oils and pets
on the internet these days. In the age of viral
posts and everyone getting their five minutes of
fame, Dr. Google isn’t actually the best source to
get your information. In fact, whether your dog
gets stressed out during thunderstorms or your
cat could benefit from some digestive support,
using essential oils as part of a well-rounded
health program can actually help your pets thrive
and live the best possible life.
Before using any product with or around your
pet, it is important to note that not all essential
oils are created equal. Many essential oils on the
market may boast “100 percent pure” on the
label, but they could contain substances that
are actually quite toxic to animals and should be
avoided. This is also true with many candles, wax
melts, air fresheners, cleaning solutions and fabric
refreshers. To ensure the highest quality products,
be sure your essential oils are third party tested
and CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade®.
Let’s demystifysome of the myths, and learn the
truth about essential oils and pets.
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