Your cat lays serenely on your lap as you sit on the sofa, sharing a moment of peace and relaxation.
Looking down on the gentle face of your beloved feline, thoughts turn to wanting this moment to last forever.
If there is a way to assure that these moments last as many years as possible, wouldn’t you consider it?
Cats are by nature able to mask ailments until symptoms escalate to a chronic condition. The introduction of essential oils into your cat’s life may be one way to address health issues before they begin.
This page looks at essential oils for cats. What oils are safe to use for and around cats? Read on and found out why essential oils can be very beneficial in the life of your feline companion.
A Short List of The Best Essential Oils For Cats
- Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- Frankincense Essential Oil
- Geranium Essential Oil
- Helichrysum Essential Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Pine Essential Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Whether your cat is relegated to indoor living or has the added quality of safe roaming outdoors, your feline is susceptible to fleas, One scent that fleas dislike is cedar. To combat this dreadful parasite, Cedarwood essential oils is a good fit for your cat.
Cedarwood essential oil is quite effective at killing adult fleas and can be applied in many ways. Spray a diluted mixture on your cat’s coat, as well as around areas your cat frequents (such as bedding and play areas).
Other healthful benefits of Cedarwood essential oil includes:
- Improves Condition of Coat
- Relaxing & Calming
- Repels Fleas & Parasites
- Supports Lymphatic System
- Supports Respiratory System
- Supports Urinary Tract
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Another essential oil that is highly effective as an analgesic, in repelling fleas, and supporting the respiratory system, is Eucalyptus essential oil.
There is some conflicting information on the safe use of Eucalyptus essential oil around cats. However, many experts support its safe use for cats.
Other healthful benefits of Eucalyptus essential oil includes:
- Analgesic Pain Relief
- Relaxing & Calming
- Repels Fleas & Parasites
- Supports Respiratory System
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil is a renowned natural plant extract for multiple ailments in humans and animals, including cats. Cats tolerate this essential very well, even if ingested in low amounts.
Other healthful benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil
- Anti-Cancer
- Anti-Septic for Wounds
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Arthritis
- Digestive Support
- Disinfectant
- Immune-Boosting
- Relaxing & Calming
- Wound Healing
Geranium Essential Oil
The sweet scent of Geranium essential oil is pleasant to the olfactory senses and cats typically tolerate Geranium essential oil very well. This plant essence is effective in calming a stressed feline and increasing blood circulation for healing.
Other healthful benefits of Geranium essential oil:
- Balances Hormones
- Enhances Blood Circulation
- Relaxing & Calming
Helichrysum Essential Oil
A little-known essential oil for cats is Helichrysum. It possesses vast healthful qualities for the feline, such as detoxification and natural antibiotic.
Other healthful benefits of Helichrysum essential oil:
- Antibiotic
- Anti-Fungal
- Detoxifier
- Digestive Support
- Enhances Skin & Coat
- Heart Support
- Metabolism Support
Lavender Essential Oil
Studies have found that the most effective natural flea repellant for cats is Lavender essential oil. Fleas are not fond of the scent.
Also, Lavender essential oil can ease stress and anxiety, and reduce pain for humans and cats, alike. If you need to travel with your cat (ex. Veterinary, vacation, etc.) Lavender essential oil is great stress relief.
Just placing a drop in the cat carrier or on a drop gently stroked from head to tail, can minimize a cat’s anxiety about travel.
Other healthful benefits of Lavender essential oil:
- Analgesic
- Flea Repellant
- Relaxing & Calming
Pine Essential Oil
Who owns an outdoor cat that doesn’t find them returned and smelling like pine sap. The use of Pine essential is a bit more complicated when used around cats and a therapeutic grade only can be diffused or spritzed around your cat.
It is not recommended that Pine essential oil be applied directly to its coat as high concentrations could become toxic.
Other healthful benefits of Pine essential oil:
- Analgesic
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Anti-Oxidant
- Energizing
- Mood Elevator
HERE IS A LIST OF OTHER SAFE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CATS:
- Blue Tansy
- Clary Sage
- Copaiba
- Elemi
- Lemon
- Lemongrass
- Melrose
- Mountain Savory
- Myrrh
- Ocotea
- Palo Santo
- Roman Chamomile
- Rosemary
- Valerian
- Vetiver
How To Safely Use Essential Oils Around Cats
Diffusion
Diffusion is by far the safest way to use essential oils around cats. Cats abide diffusion well and in researching for this article, no studies evidenced any contrary effect to gets around diffusion.
The essential oils listed above can easily be diffused by adding 4 to 6 drops of essential oil in an aromatic diffuser. Begin using a single essential oil and diffuse for short increments.
Simply turn on your diffuser and carefully watch for any signs of intolerance. Provide ventilation and give your feline access to leave the room, if desired.
Inhalation
You can place an open bottle of essential oils near your cat’s nose and let your cat directly inhale the beneficial aroma. In the alternative, rub a drop between your palms and hold near your cat.
A cat’s ability to smell is approximately fourteen times more effective than a human, so the essence will reach your cat for the needed benefit.
A February 2017 study in Applied Animal Behavior Sciences reveals that a cat has a highly keen sense of smell, almost 14 times more effective than a human. So direct inhalation of both undiluted and diluted essential oils will be highly effective around a cat.
Coat Application
Those essential oils that are safe for cats can also be applied to kitty coats. When applying directly, the essential oil should be diluted with a carrier oil of at least a 50/50 mixture.
Olive oil, almond oil, and Jojoba oil are all safe carrier oils to use on animals. Only one or two drops of the diluted essential oil can be applied.
To directly apply to the coat, place one or two drops of diluted essential oil into your palms. Gently pet or stroke your cat from head to tail. Avoid getting the essential oil into your cat’s eyes and nose.
Essential Oil Benefits
Your cat is a natural creature and using natural remedies, like plant-based essential oils, is an effective way to treat ailments and improve your feline’s overall health and longevity.
Essential oils used around any animal (or human for that matter) should be 100 percent pure therapeutic grade.
Sourcing your oils from a reputable company assures that there has been no altercation or synthetic additives to the essential oil. Adulterated versions can be detrimental or fatal to the health of your animal.
It is recommended that, as you begin to use essential oils around your cat, you dilute them first. As tolerance is observed, you can use heavier concentration and longer periods of use.
Certainly, any questions you have about the safe use of essential oils around your cat should be discussed with your veterinarian or aromatherapy expert.
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