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Pets and Oils

Before we get into pets,

We are super thrilled to announce our digital cookbook,

“Ancient Wisdom in Modern Menu"

It is filled with delicious delicacies to tantalize your taste buds. The main flavoring and seasoning is essential oils. These unique and savory recipes will soon become your favorites.

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Most animals are more sensitive to the effects of essential oils than humans. They often seem to have a natural affinity to the healing influence of the essential oils! They can be an incredible aid to our beloved animals when we know how to use them to fit their needs.

How Much Should I use?

In case of cats and small dogs, essential oils it’s preferable be diluted before applying, because they are actually ore sensitive to the biochemical's' in the oils than humans. Use extra caution with high phenol oils, such as oregano and thyme, on cats as they can be extra sensitive to these stronger oils.

Adjust dosage proportionately, based on the animal's body weight. If the protocol for a human being at about 160lbs. calls for 3-5 drops, then a horse at 1,600lbs or more could use as much as 10 times that amount. While a dog at 16lbs would need as little as one-tenth that amount.

Generally speaking, if you have

never put oils on an animal before, start carefully, applying them only to the feet, paws, or hooves (on the frog and coroner band) on the feet of the horse. Better yet introduce the fragrance of the oil on your hand and see if the animal is receptive to receiving it.

For small animals (cats and small dogs) Apply 3-5 drops of diluted (80-90%) oil Mixture per a application. For faster absorption apply (neat or diluted) on the paws.
For larger animals (Large dogs): apply 3-5 drops neat (dilute if using oils high In phenol) per application.

(Use Special Caution with Cats:)
Cats metabolize things very

differently from dogs and other animals. Certain oils are potentially toxic to cats and could result in injury or even death, if applied incorrectly. For example, cats generally have adverse Reactions to citrus products, and citrus oils are sometimes used to deter cats from frequenting an area. A safe alternative, when in doubt, would be to mist them lightly with floral water.

Other Helpful Hints:
When treating large animals for viral or bacterial infections, arthritis, or bone injury, generally use the same oils and protocol recommended for humans.

For open wounds it helps to put the oils in a spray bottle, diluted the oils With V-6 and spray the mixture directly on the location or just drop the oil On. After applying to an open wound, cover the would with AnimalScents Ointment to seal and protect it from further infection.

For ingestion, the essential oils can be put into a capsule and mixed with the animals
Food. A few drops could be added to gravy on food when administering to dogs & cats. When giving for internal use, make certain the oils are pure and free of chemicals solvents, and adulterants.

Supplement Guidelines

Power Meal
Cat 1/4 tsp daily
Small Dog 1/2 tsp daily
Medium Dog 1 tsp daily
Large Dog 1 tbsp daily
Jumbo Dog 3 tbsp daily

NingXia Red
Cat 1/4 tsp daily
Small Dog 1/4 tsp daily
Medium Dog 1/2 tsp daily
Large Dog 1 tsp daily
Jumbo Dog 1 tbsp daily

Digestive Enzymes
Cat 1/2 tablet per meal
Small Dog 1/2 tablet per meal
Medium Dog 1 tablet per meal
Large Dog 2 tablets per meal
Jumbo Dog 3 tablets per meal

Detoxzyme - 2 hours post meal
capsules per meal
Cat 1 capsule per meal
Small Dog 2 capsules per meal
Medium Dog 2 capsules per meal
Large Dog 3 capsules per meal
Jumbo Dog 3 capsules per meal

Essential Oils First Aid Kit for Animals

Idaho Tansy is one of the most versatile oils for animals. It is Purifying, cleansing, tissue-regenerating, anti-inflammatory, and anesthetic, and is used for bruised bones, cuts, wounds, and e-coli. It repels flies.

Thieves for inflammation, infections, bacteria, and proud flesh (a condition where new tissue continues to rebuild itself, causing excessive granulation)
and to promote tissue regeneration.

PanAway as a pain killer if the pain originates from a broken bone; make sure there is no visible open or raw tissue.

Note: Do not apply PanAway to open wounds because it may sting and further traumatize the animal. Instead, use Helichrysum, NLBS or Grand Fir to reduce bleeding and pain.

Purification is more effective than using iodine or hydrogen peroxide for washing and cleansing wounds. It also repels ticks and mites.

Also you can dilute the Thieves HouseHold Cleanser to wash out the wound if it is dirty.

Copaiba for bruising and soreness on small animals.

Helichrysum as a topical anesthetic.

Animal Scents Ointment to cover and seal and disinfect infected wounds and seal in essential oils.

Exodus II for infection, inflammation; to promote tissue regeneration.

Lavender for tissue regeneration and desensitizing the wound.

Melrose: for disinfecting and cleaning wounds.

Mountain Savory for reducing inflammation.

Geranium and Helichrysyum together for bleeding.

Myrrh for infection, inflammation; to promote tissue regeneration.

Ocotea for bruising and soreness on large animals.

Chamomile Roman for tissue regeneration and desensitizing wounds.

Ortho Ease to dilute essential oils with and act as a pain-reliever an anti-inflammatory, anti-septic.

Vetiver can be used internally and externally for controlling pain.

Valerian can be used internally and externally for controlling pain.

Laurel for bruising and soreness.

Gentle Baby for birthing.

Animal Pain Formula:
10 drops Vetiver
10 drops Valerian
5 drops Helichrysum
5 drops clove

Monday Morning Mindset

Monday Morning Mindset with Thieves, Certainty & You

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YOU

You are the one that has to decide

Whether you'll do it or toss it aside.

You are the one who makes up your mind

Whether you'll lead or will linger behind

Whether you'll try for the goal that's afar

Or just be contented to stay where you are.

Take it or leave it. Here's something to do!

Just think it over — It's all up to you!

What do you wish? To be known as a shirk,

Known as the one who's willing to work,

Scorned for a loafer or praised by your chief,

Rich man or poor man or beggar or thief?

Eager or earnest or dull through the day,

Honest or crooked? It's you who must say!

You must decide in the face of the test

Whether you'll shirk it or give it your best.

Nobody here will compel you to rise;

No one will force you to open your eyes;

No one will answer for you yes or no,

Whether to stay there or whether to go.

Life is a game, but it's you who must say,

Whether as cheat or as sportsman you'll play.

Fate may betray you, but you settle first

Whether to live to your best or your worst.

So, whatever it is you are wanting to be,

Remember, to fashion the choice you are free.

Kindly or selfish, or gentle or strong,

Keeping the right way or taking the wrong,

Careless of honor or guarding your pride,

All these are questions which you must decide.

Yours the selection, whichever you do;

The thing called character's all up to you!

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Lavender House Workshop Calendar

April 4, 1:30pm-4:00pm

Happiness Formula #5 - $67. Oils and workbook provided

May 23, 1:30-4PM

Happiness Formula Workshop #2 Raindrop - $67. Oils and workbook provided

May 24, 9am-3pm

Raindrop $150 bring bag lunch. Oils and workbook provided.

To register, email me at carolhowden.oils@gmail.com. Space is limited.

Bentonite Clay Disclaimer

As a message from a kind friend alerted me, I found this on a bentonite clay website and thought it would be good to share. https://www.evenbetternow.com/clay-baths.asp

Precautionary Note for Septic System Homes:

If you are on a septic system, we recommend using the clay in a foot bath and not in the tub as your septic system warranty may be voided if clay is put down the drain. Even though our clay blends well with warm water, Evenbetternow will not take responsibility for problems with your septic system. Therefore please use at your own discretion if on a septic system.

Under normal conditions, clay will not stop up your septic system if it was designed adequately and is working properly. The heavier clay particles will never get to the leach field. They will settle by their own weight to the bottome of the septic tank compartments. It would take many years of clay baths before significant buildup would dictate tank plumbing. However, it is important that if you do use clay in a tub bath, not to flush lumps of clay down any drain

Carol Howden