Month: April 2022

Herb Gardens: Safe Aromatherapy For Cats

Posted on by Amy DeLong

As pet parents, we want the best for our furry family.  We wonder…  are we feeding the right food, are they getting enough exercise, are they in pain, are they happy? We just want our furry friends as happy and healthy as possible.  So it makes sense with all the essential oil safety factors that some pet parents just decide not to use essential oils with their animals, especially with cats … it just doesn’t seem worth the risk.  (To learn the facts, check out The Truth About Cats and Essential Oils). If you’re one of those overcautious pet parents […]

When Essential Oils Expire

Posted on by Amy DeLong

Have you ever seen an expiration date on a bottle of essential oils? Probably not since it’s not required on the labeling. Essential oils don’t expire, but they do have a shelf life.   Just like the cooking oils in your kitchen, essential oils go bad. While they don’t have an expiration date,  they do have an estimated “best by” date, an expected shelf life. Essential oils lose their therapeutic value over time as their chemistry changes. The process is called oxidization. Oxidized chemicals are not nice compounds – they tend to be slightly toxic and they increase the risk of negative […]

Ear Slides: An Easy, Must-Have First Aid Technique

Posted on by Amy DeLong

If you’ve ever felt helpless watching your fur baby struggle, Ear Slides are the easy technique you want.  All you need is your thumb and a finger, or 2. Ear slides are a must-have tool you always have with you. You just need to remember to use it. A few years ago, one of Jazz’s old dog symptoms was vomiting small amounts of bile in the early morning hours (like 4 am early). While that distressing sound jolted me out of bed fast… I was definitely not awake. (Someone should make a retching alarm because nothing gets me out of […]