What are essential oils good for in cats?
Just like in humans, essential oils can have certain effects on your cat. The areas of application are quite varied. For example, essential oils can help with physical problems or be used as support in training. Common uses include:
- to support skin health (e.g., in chronic skin diseases, recurring infections)
- to support a healthy gut
- for ear infections
- for wound healing support
- for behavioral conditioning with scents
- for relaxation and calming in stressful situations such as →traveling
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Manche ätherische Öle können zur Entspannung deiner Katze beitragen.
If you want to do something good for your cat and →support them in training, you can also use delicious and high-quality snacks. Is your cat particularly picky? No problem! Thanks to our wide selection and different consistencies as well as types of meat, you are sure to find your cat's new favorite snack!
Leckere Katzen-Snacks fürs Training oder zwischendurch
6 essential oils you can use for cats
It is important when using essential oils that you consult with veterinarians, behavior therapists, or other experts in cat health beforehand. Incorrect use of essential oils is not without risks and can have health consequences for your cat!
These 6 essential oils are commonly used for cats:
1. Lavender
2. Thyme Linalool
3. Citronella
4. Clove
5. Coriander
6. Geranium
They are all used for different purposes and must also be applied and dosed differently. So you see: Make sure to get good advice beforehand!
What to consider when using essential oils
Unlike humans, animals have a different metabolic process and therefore break down certain active ingredients only with difficulty or not at all. Thus, the wrong essential oils and incorrect application can cause your cat mild to severe health problems and even lead to →poisoning**. For this reason, it is very important that you discuss the application with an expert such as your veterinarian beforehand.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Die Verwendung von ätherischen Ölen solltest du vorher mit Expert*innen abklären.
How are essential oils applied in cats?
Before you start using them, you should first check whether your cat even likes the scent. You can put a drop of the oil on a tissue and let her sniff it from a distance. However, do not let your cat smell from the opened bottle. The scent is far too intense, and your cat will certainly not like it that way!
You usually discuss the application and dosage with your veterinarian or other experts. Some essential oils or products are designed for internal use. They are administered to your cat in the form of capsules, suppositories, drops for food, or through inhalation. External application is done through products like ointments, sprays, shampoos, or drops for, for example, room diffusers or for dripping on blankets.
In general, essential oils for cats are only used diluted, which is why you should seek good advice from a professional. Pure oil in the wrong dosage can be too concentrated for your furry friend.
