A title such as 'Why Cats Can't Metabolize Essential Oils' is misleading to say the least. Specifically, the information is focused on Tea Tree oils not all essential oils.
I have had a number of situations which the use of oils has literally saved the life of my cats. I have many associates who have also saved their lives with oils after being given up by the vets. Oils and cats present individual challenges especially if an oil has phenols in it's chemical constituents. However, to completely discard something that is life giving is non productive. Discernment rather than fear and withdrawal is effective. A more examination and education into the chemistry of oils may be productive. Blanket statements like cats can't metabolize essential oils are false. The English protocols are different than the German or French. Therein lies various perceptions as to use and effectiveness. Tea Tree oil is a common name for Melaleuca Alternifolia which some Australian growers distil in copper distillers which contributes more chemicals to the oil product even if chemicals are not used in the distillation process. Distilling in a surgical stainless steel cooker produces different results. MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA is generally considered Tea Tree oil however there are other Melaleuca's used for medical purposes and they have corresponding price variances. AFNOR standard Melaleuca Alternifolia contain Montoterpernes: ax pinene, B-pinene, myrcene; Sesquiterpenes; Monoterpene alcohols, (45-50%); Terpene oxides. MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA are completely different even though it is also considered a Tea Tree oil - at a significantly different price point. It's chemical constituents are Sesquiterpenes; Monoterpene alcohols; linalol; Sesqueterpene alcohols; (+)-trans- nerolidol (81-82%), farnesols; Terpene oides: 1.9 cineol. MELALEUCA ERICIFOLIA (sometimes called Australian Rosalina) contains ax-Pinene, 1.8 Cineol, Linolook, ax-Terpineol, Linonene, paraCymene Oils high in phenols are debilitating to a cat's liver. However, in critical situations, just as chemo is used in people, sometimes the potential debilitating effects of a blended oil with phenols is useful given the extent of the physical challenge the cat is facing. Then cleansing comes in. That's where CS can be useful in their water. My cats prefer a bowl with a fish pump oxygenating the water. Initially they did not like the addition of substances to the water, however, they choose the supplemented water that is 'flowing' over still water in their bowl. As they are intelligent discerning animals, who will not consume tainted foods, I provide a choice and observe their discretion and get my mind or others opinions out of the way. With regards to essential oils and wounds, my cat will voluntarily remain still and allow application when infected and inflamed, and will 'disappear' after he discerns he no longer needs supplementation. The majority of essential oils are helpful for cats, dogs, horses, goats, cows, birds, racoons, and other two and four legged beasts. Christine > From: connie horne <[email protected]> Why Cats Can't Metabolise Essential Oils > http://www.vet-task-force.com/Abstract-tea-tree-oil.htm -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver List archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] OT Archive: http://escribe.com/health/silverofftopiclist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
