tea tree oil - and cats

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In a message dated 13/1/02 18:18:57 GMT Standard Time, francies2

writes:

 

Sweet Bay is the common name.

 

I also have a friend who has 4 cats and this is what she wrote to me when I

told her what was being said.

 

*Thanks for the info, taking on board the comments I appreciate there are

always the few exceptions. I as you know burn oils constantly and use them on

the cats and in over three years they have never shown any side effects or

difference in behavour. Essential oils as with any form of medicine be it

natural or man made, should always be used with caution and in small

quantites however they will never be compatable with 100% of users. In

defence of their benefits, many of the top aromatherapists have sections in

their books on oils for pets, including cats, plus many vets also recommend

treating various conditions with essential oils.*

Marianne

 

 

> ....Laurus Nobilis

 

 

 

 

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> Hi Suze,

> Cats are highly

> sensitive to essential oils, their livers just can't process them.

>

 

Is it possible that the essential oils used were adulterated and the

adulteration is what their livers cannot handle. Or perhaps an

inexpensive, synthisized oil that is really not an oil at all, but a

bunch of chemicals made in a way to mimic the fragrances of oils?

 

The reason I ask is this. My cats were diagnosed with a varrient

strain of distemper. The vet said there was nothing she could do for

them. She said she'd prescribe antibiotics, but felt they would do

no good. I took my three cats home and found the most highly anti-

viral/anti-bactereial oil I had....Laurus Nobilis...(can't think of

common name) and put one drop on each of two front paws and

alternated to back paws next time, for three times each day. After

the first day, the yucky, running nose, the terrible sneezing and

deep, painful sounding cough, high fevers, and drewling were gone. I

continued for 5 days. That was 3 years ago and my cats are alive and

healthy.

 

As for " burning " , I diffuse (put a mist of fine droplets into the

air). I do that about 3 times a week, sometimes more. I use a

variety of oils when I diffuse depending on my mood, the season,

etc. I would. My cats have now problems, side affects, or any

indications that their livers are having any problems.

 

But I only use therapuetic oils??? Could that be the reason?

 

Blessings

Francie