A soothing scent might make you relaxed, but don't forget, pet owners, what's calming to you could be dangerous to your pets. The sense of smell in your cat or dog is a lot more sensitive, and they do not perceive scents in the same way that humans do. Wrong essential oils may cause irritation of the respiratory system and even toxicity. Here you can see how to enjoy aromatherapy without endangering the well-being and life of your pets.

1. Learning Your Pet's Behaviour Towards Essential Oils

Pets do not metabolise the essential oils in the same way that the human body does. Some of the enzymes needed in order to break down compounds found in essential oils are absent in their livers. Due to this, strong exposure to oils can cause severe suffering for them. 

Certain common symptoms of oil sensitivity in pets are:

• Watery or red eyes
• Drooling or vomiting
• Trouble breathing
• Confusion or lethargy

In case you see such symptoms, switch off your diffuser machine immediately and ventilate your room. Always keep the room door slightly open for your pet to escape if they feel stuffy when using a fragrance diffuser machine.

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