Essential oils have become quite popular over the years. They are known for their power to naturally heal a wide range of conditions, including headaches, autism, acne, psoriasis, cancer, anxiety, and ADHD, among others. While essential oils have some proven benefits for humans, others are toxic to dogs. As pet parents, it is our job to make sure we keep our home free of toxic oils for the safety of our dogs.<\/p>\n
Essential oils are concentrated organic compounds derived from plants. These organic compounds give each plant a certain fragrance and taste. Dogs have a very powerful sense of smell. While humans have about 6 million olfactory receptors, dogs are estimated to have up to 300 million. So, the odor particles from essential oils affect our dogs much more. For instance, if you have an oil diffuser in your home, when you think your room smells great, your dog could be very overwhelmed.<\/p>\n
Human bodies can process a variety of chemical compounds, while our dogs\u2019 systems are much more limited. Many essential oils tend to be toxic to dogs because the compounds in them react with enzymes and hormones in dogs, messing up their natural body chemistry. If exposed in large quantities, it can cause a dog to show symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritations, loss of coordination, weakness, drooling, and more.<\/p>\n
What are your favorite dog-friendly essential oils you keep around the house? We would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n
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Essential oils have become quite popular over the years. They are known for their power to naturally heal a wide range of conditions, including headaches, autism, acne, psoriasis, cancer, anxiety, and ADHD, among others. While essential oils have some proven benefits for humans, others are toxic to dogs. As pet parents, it is our job…<\/p>\n