Re: [Felvtalk] STORM/REPLY LORRIE, 11/6

2012-11-07 Thread Kathryn Hargreaves
Dot, Please don't use essential oils, even as aromatherapy, on cats, as it's unclear, lacking as they do the liver enzymes that we have, whether or not they can metabolize the toxins in them. Just putting him in a steamy bathroom (in a carrier, so he won't jump into the tub---learned this the ve

Re: [Felvtalk] STORM/REPLY LORRIE, 11/6 - Scents and other chemicals

2012-11-07 Thread Lee Evans
Oh, I didn't see that you were using eucalyptus oil.  I never use any scents around cats or around myself.  Most scents are made from chemicals that "smell like" whatever.  Essential oils are more natural but they can be harmful to humans and animals.  Cats are especially sensitive to oils or in