Diffuse with Precaution: Essential Oils and Pets

Did you know that some essential oils are dangerous to animals? That’s right, what’s calming to your senses could be poisoning your dog or cat. To keep your four-legged pals healthy, let’s talk about which essential oils are safe for pets and which are toxic.

First, what are essential oils?

Essential oils are compounds extracted from specific plants. They have a strong fragrance (or essence) of that plant. Different essential oils have varying claims, such as boosting energy, aiding digestion, relieving stress, helping with concentration, and so forth. Sadly, though most essential oils are beneficial to humans, many are harmful to …read more