Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I just approved a post about eo's and cats. It's late and I don't have time to wait for it to show up and reply, so I'm replying now. ;-) EO's and cats don't mix. Ever. You'll hear some YL schmucks raving about how their cats love eo's, beg for eos, need eos, would die for eos. And have died for eos. Well, the schmucks don't say THAT. Schmucks and the truth aren't something that go hand in hand. Cats can't metabolize eos. The oils pile up in their systems rather rapidly and can kill them. The schmucks will tell you that they've used oils on their cats with no problems. Well, so did I once upon a time. Until the day the cats went nuts, bouncing off the wall and screaming. Not something I really want to remember. For more info, try thelavendercat.com there is also a very well written article at Aromatic Sage with a link with pictures. Becareful of schmucks and hype. Also, as a pointed reminder on things cats love that ain't good fer 'em, antifreeze tastes lovely to them.... need I say more? K -- Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Also, as a pointed reminder on things cats love that ain't good fer 'em, antifreeze tastes lovely to them.... need I say more? [Dave:] And while on that topic, let’s not forget that dogs love both chocolate and anything with xylitol in it, both of which are deadly to them. With the rising popularity of xylitol as a sweetener, I’m sure a lot of folks are going to find out the hard way that it is harmless to people (as far as we know), but deadly to dogs. -- Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.24/741 - Release 3/31/2007 8:54 PM -- Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.24/741 - Release 3/31/2007 8:54 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I thought she meant using something to spray on the areas she did NOT want the cats to spray on....that it wouldn't actually be used on the cats or given to the cats to eat. , " Woobey Queen " <WoobeyQueen wrote: > > I just approved a post about eo's and cats. It's late and I don't have time > to wait for it to show up and reply, so I'm replying now. ;-) > > EO's and cats don't mix. Ever. You'll hear some YL schmucks raving about how > their cats love eo's, beg for eos, need eos, would die for eos. And have > died for eos. Well, the schmucks don't say THAT. Schmucks and the truth > aren't something that go hand in hand. > > Cats can't metabolize eos. The oils pile up in their systems rather rapidly > and can kill them. The schmucks will tell you that they've used oils on > their cats with no problems. Well, so did I once upon a time. Until the day > the cats went nuts, bouncing off the wall and screaming. Not something I > really want to remember. > > For more info, try thelavendercat.com > > there is also a very well written article at Aromatic Sage with a link with > pictures. > > Becareful of schmucks and hype. > > Also, as a pointed reminder on things cats love that ain't good fer 'em, > antifreeze tastes lovely to them.... need I say more? > > K > > -- > Cheers! > Kathleen Petrides > The Woobey Queen > Http://www.woobeyworld.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I think they misunderstood my question. I looked in my handy " Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide To Natural Health for Dogs & Cats " (my pet bible) and it mentions using a mint tea concoction or using a very small, small dilution of mint sprayed directly on the surface, then blot up. The oil will seep into the area slightly without sitting on the surface for the kitty to pick up. The idea is that the smell will keep them from even getting close to the area to spray (or pick up anything on their paws). I realize that nothing is 100% safe and effective. I just have to use my knowledge of oils and be a good kitty mom! Nikki I did this last night on area I knew I could keep on eye on (I work from home) and so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 yeah, I made a boo-boo, it was after 12 when I wrote that and seriously needed to get to bed. However in the quick follow up note I also said that EO's shouldn't be used in a cat's environment either. Seriously, cats + Oils = bad ju-ju. k On 4/2/07, Miranda <ms8miranda wrote: > > . > > > -- Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yes, I made a boo-boo. read it in a hurry. >sigh< If you are in a hurry, just don't read and write. ;-) This prolly won't help, BUT maybe someone else, Rose branches. Cat's don't like to step on them. I will use them over areas freshly dug for veggies. Yes it works. Indoors for spraying... I hate that. I've only had it happen a couple of times and with a neutered cat at that. Fortunately, he sprayed on plastic bags and while it was a disgusting mess, at least it was easy to clean up. Chris' idea of vinegar is a good one. I also know cats hate the smell of citrus, but who wants to spray lemon or orange juice? Herbs, mints are good, rosemary, they're not too keen on lavender either and my mother has been known to put the herbs themselves under cushions and under carpets along walls. She said that helped. sorry for the confusion, I will try to not be in such a hurry next time and cause such a fuss. although, the information, while not pertinent to the question you asked, still was good info. ;-) K On 4/2/07, Nikki Sherritt <nsherritt wrote: > > . > > > -- Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Still Good info, yes! all these are helpful to those of us with little furry ones!! no worries on that hurry thing. I wasn't offended!!! just wanted to make sure everyone knew I didn't want to poison my guys thank you, thank you!!!! Nikki On Apr 3, 2007, at 11:09 AM, Woobey Queen wrote: > Yes, I made a boo-boo. read it in a hurry. >sigh< If you are in a > hurry, > just don't read and write. ;-) > > This prolly won't help, BUT maybe someone else, Rose branches. > Cat's don't > like to step on them. I will use them over areas freshly dug for > veggies. > Yes it works. > > Indoors for spraying... I hate that. I've only had it happen a > couple of > times and with a neutered cat at that. Fortunately, he sprayed on > plastic > bags and while it was a disgusting mess, at least it was easy to > clean up. > Chris' idea of vinegar is a good one. I also know cats hate the > smell of > citrus, but who wants to spray lemon or orange juice? Herbs, mints > are good, > rosemary, they're not too keen on lavender either and my mother has > been > known to put the herbs themselves under cushions and under carpets > along > walls. She said that helped. > > sorry for the confusion, I will try to not be in such a hurry next > time and > cause such a fuss. although, the information, while not pertinent > to the > question you asked, still was good info. ;-) > > K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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