What are essential oils good for in cats?
Just like with us humans, essential oils can have certain effects on your cat. The areas of application are very diverse. For example, essential oils can help with physical issues or be used as support during training. Common uses include:
for the support of skin health (e.g. for chronic skin conditions, recurring infections)
for support of a healthy gut
for ear infections
to support healing of wounds
for behavioral conditioning with scents
for relaxation and calming in stressful situations such as →while traveling
Some essential oils can help your cat relax.
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6 essential oils you can use with cats
When using essential oils, it is important that you first consult with veterinarians, behavioral therapists, or other experts in cat health for advice. Incorrect use of essential oils is not without risk and can have health consequences for your cat!
These 6 essential oils are most commonly used for cats:
Lavender
Thyme linalool
Citronella
Clove
Coriander
Rose geranium
All of them are used for different purposes and also need to be applied and dosed differently. So you see: Make sure you get good advice beforehand!
What you should consider when using essential oils
Unlike humans, animals have a different metabolic process and therefore break down certain active substances only with difficulty or not at all. So the wrong essential oils and incorrect use in your cat can cause mild to severe health problems and even →poisoning effects. For this reason, it is very important that you discuss the use with an expert such as your veterinarian beforehand.
You should consult experts before using essential oils.
How are essential oils used with cats?
Before you start using them, you should first check whether your kitty even likes the scent. To do this, you can put a drop of the oil on a tissue and let her smell it from a little distance to see how she reacts. But don't let your cat sniff the open bottle. The scent is far too strong and your cat definitely won't like it that way!
The application and dosage should usually be discussed with your veterinarian or other experts. Some essential oils or products are designed for internal use. They are given to your cat in the form of capsules, suppositories, drops for food, or by inhalation. External use is done through products such as ointments, sprays, shampoos, or drops for example for room diffusers or to drip on blankets.
As a rule, essential oils for cats are only used in diluted form, which is why you should get good advice from a professional. Pure oil in the wrong dosage can be too highly concentrated for your feline friend.
