Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Sara, do you know any veterinarians that would be willing to write a letter for that list. She may be a nurse but that does not make her qualified to say oils are safe for cats. Bill Seraphim's Touch http://store.seraphimstouch.com Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, Lotions, Body Butters and Bath Salts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I recently received the following messages on another list, one dedicated to feline health and wellness. I am posting this with the permission of the author. Her initial inquiry to the list was about phenols in general and " commentary on YL. " I sent her, and the list, the links for the lavender cat site as well as all of the YL/RDT links. I am furious about this and don't know quite what to do, if anything. I hope that you don't mind me sharing it here. " ... many companies tout the benefits of using essential oils on animals. And I have found a local holistically minding magazine was promoting it. I do know the outcome of phenols effect on animals but I never quite understood phenols in themselves. A cat of mine was poisoned from ingestion of oils. Her liver damage was severe and she was on the verge of dying. Her values were off the roof, and her jaundice was considerable. Homeopathy brought her back, but we had a long fight. She now will be on fluids for the rest of her life, but she is living well. Is sassy, happy, and healthy. And it was a cinnamon, clove based oil that caused it. {my bet is that it was the Thieves blend} It was as simple as a friend had some on their hands. And although the hands were wiped dry and " oil free " , there was still a component of a phenol based oil on the hands. After petting my cat- she went into liver failure within 10 hours.. After she groomed herself.. The " hint " of phenol was on her hair. " after i sent her the YL info she sent me the following: " Further to this, (as I've posted somewhere in the catwell threads) that there is a local holistic magazine that had a large article touting the benefits and safety of using young living oils on cats. I wrote to the magazine editor, whom I do know somewhat personally, however I don't know if she is aware who wrote to her---- I only signed Carole. Anyway, her ego kicked in, she touted safety of EOs, played down my concerning email, and redirected it back to " " I am a nurse and I know that the oils are OK to use on cats --- all my cats are doing just fine " " And then spinning it that my Sylvia must have had a latent liver problem which was coming out because of the oils. And ending it in a patronizing way -- best health and long lives to your cat... So that is how it ended.. She feels she is correct, and the more informed. And I know better. My Sylvia was a sliver next to death. And now, because the magazine and the editor have a strong following, all these holistically minded people feel they have been given carte blanche to run out and apply oils to their cats. " I am disgusted by this. Thanks for listening. sarah ________________ Introducing the New Netscape Internet Service. Only $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 kathleen, thanks for sending this. i will double check; but, i think this is one of the links i sent her already. i know that at least two of the links i sent were from aromaticsage. once again, you have provided a great service with aromaticsage. sarah , WoobeyQueen@a... wrote: > If it will help, there is an article on this, written by a well known > Veternarian at Aromaticsage.com. Even comes with a piccie or two. > > http://www.aromaticsage.com/CO.htm > Cheers! > Kathleen Petrides > Editor: Aromtic Sage > http://www.aromaticsage.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 bill, thanks for your message. the list from which this came is not an issue. the list owner is a very knowlegable homeopath who often writes detailed information on all sorts of toxicity issues. rather, it is the " holistic magazine " in, i believe, the toronto area that is spreading this dangerous information. your suggestion, though, is a very good one. i don't know of any vets who have enough of an understanding of EOs. i have even encountered one vet who uses YL oils in her practice. at this point, i am trying to provide information to any vets and pet owners i come in contact with. i will be certain, though, to forward the link kathleen provided to those involved in this specific situation. sarah , seraphimstouch@a... wrote: > Sara, do you know any veterinarians that would be willing to write a letter > for that list. She may be a nurse but that does not make her qualified to say > oils are safe for cats. > > Bill > Seraphim's Touch > http://store.seraphimstouch.com > Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, Lotions, Body Butters and Bath Salts. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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