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Essential oils & Raindrop for Pets. Oils For Certain Conditions Ear mites in cats and dogs – Apply Purification blend and peppermint on a Q-Tip and swab just inside of the ear. [Should be diluted with a carrier oil]Ticks and fleas – Apply 1 drop cinnamon or peppermint on cotton swab and swab on tick. Wait for it to release the head before removing from animal's skin. For Fleas - Lemongrass, Tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint- also add 1-2 drops of lemongrass to Animal Scents shampooTumors for all animals – Frankincense with ledum, lavender or clove mixed together, apply on area of tumor.Worms and parasites- all animals, except cats – Parafree Tincture and DiGize essential oil blend.Open wounds -Melrose, Helichrysum and Animal Scents Ointment.Trauma- all animals – Trauma Life, Valor, Peace & calming, Melissa, rosewood, lavender, valerian, and chamomile. Here is what Dr. Melissa Shelton (a vetinarian) said to do for a Raindrop on a dog. at the properties of all the oils listed you can see why.

Smal animals: Testimonial. The Essential PUFA Guide For Dogs And Cats. From The October 2001 Issue of Nutrition Science News By C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D. Oils cats and dogs need for healthy skin and coats Dogs and cats suffer from many problems that affect their skin and coats. Skin, the body's largest organ, is a natural protector against toxic substances, dehydration, infection, and ultraviolet light. The pet food industry did $8.9 billion in sales in 1999 and grew at a rate of 4.6 percent over the previous year.

Polyunsaturated means a fatty acid has two or more double bonds in its chain of carbon atoms. There are two distinct PUFA families, n-6 and n-3 (also known as omega-6 and omega-3). This crucial point has enormous bearing on which fats are essential for dogs and cats. Essential PUFAs For Dogs Dogs are carnivores but thrive as omnivores as long as their diet is mainly meat-based. Logically, canine PUFA metabolism reflects their carnivore-omnivore status. Canned dog food and meat are rich in AA and typically provide adequate levels of LA. Sidebars: C. Dr. Shelton on YouTube. Essential Oils for Cats are a Great Home Remedy! Essential oils for cats is a highly controversial topic but it really is an argument that boils down to the quality of the oil.

I can assure you that 90% of the oils I recommend and sell on this site have been used for cats on a daily basis. But besides the fact that therapeutic grade oils must be used there are other precautions that can be taken to assure that your feline can use the oils safely. Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM, a holistic veterinarian has used Essential Oils for over 6 years in her practice safely and effectively. Her book documents the uses of oils for animals. So, please purchase it and read it if you have concerns.

Unfortunately, I can not stand behind other oils for essential oils for cats. Why are Cats sensitive to Synthetic Products? Cats are sensitive to most synthetically made products and "natural products" as well as some essential oils. I say that because a lot of us have sensitivities to food, household cleaners and, hair and skin products. So what Happens? No Bull, Taurine Is a Must for Kitty - Feline Nutrition. Last Updated on Saturday, September 26, 2015 06:21 PM Published on Saturday, December 13, 2014 09:28 PM Written by Marta Kaspar I am sure that you have all heard about the importance of taurine in a cat's diet.

Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid mostly found in muscle meat and organs like heart, kidney and liver and in seafood. In muscles, taurine gets more concentrated the harder the muscle works. Cats, unlike some other carnivores and unlike herbivores or omnivores, are not able to synthesize all the taurine they need from other amino acids like methionine and cysteine. Click to view the full size infographic. One very important property of taurine is its high solubility in water. The Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO, recommends the minimum allowance of taurine for wet food to be 0.2% on a dry matter basis. A lot of you might not like the fact that supplemental taurine is always synthetic. Download a printable version of the taurine infographic. Feeding Your Cat: Know the Basics of Feline Nutrition :: healthy cat diet, making cat food, litter box, cat food, cat nutrition, cat urinary tract health.