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When we say that essential oils can be enjoyed by the whole family, that includes Bingo and Whiskers. There are just a few things that you need to keep in mind to make sure your fur (or scale, or wool, or feather, or hairless) babies stay safe and enjoy all the benefits that essential oils have to offer.
The most important decision is where to get your essential oils! DO NOT grab a bottle from the grocery store, pharmacy, or health food store! While those cute little bottles look safe, you only have to read the label to see that they are not pure enough to be taken internally. What is so dangerous about lemon or peppermint that you can't put a drop or two in your water? The problem with most essential oils that are sold like that is that they are manufactured only to provide a nice smell. In contrast, the essential oils I use are grown, harvested, and distilled to provide wellness support, in the same way that the plants they came from can do.
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