Aura Cacia Rose Otto Essential Oil (in Jojoba Oil)
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
– Roger Caras
Complete and balanced pet food are those with added vitamins and minerals. Those without are labeled as food for supplementary feeding only.
Dogs and cats most often develop allergies to the protein in meat and dairy products. Hydrolysis is a method to break down protein molecules to prevent food allergies.
Small breeds tend to live longer than larger breeds. Tiny and toy breeds only become "seniors" when they are around age 10.
“The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.”
─ Mark Twain
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.”
– Josh Billings
“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.”
– George Eliot
"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat."
- Ellen Perry Berkeley
Paraben and its derivatives are commonly found in pet shampoo to prolong shelf life, but they may cause allergic contact dermatitis in pets and human.
Some common house plants are poisonous to dogs and cats. If you see your pets chewing on the plants, it is better to remove the plants.
Freeze drying is a process that involves freezing the product, lowering pressure, then removing the ice by sublimation. In contrast, conventional drying uses heat to remove water.
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
– Will Rogers
Dogs scoot because of overly full anal glands. Adding fiber to your dog's diet can minimize the necessity of manual anal gland expression.
Pet food usually includes these essential nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water.
Ingredients in pet food should be high quality and highly digestible. Your pets cannot digest feathers, hide or hoofs (animal digest / by-products).
Grapes, raisins and currants can cause kidney failure in dogs. Currently, it is not known why these fruits are toxic. Individual dogs have different sensitivities to these fruits.
How much you should feed your pet depends on its age and activity level. Daily feeding amount in food label only serves as a reference.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”
– Anatole France
The majority of essential oils are toxic to cats. All cats lack glucuronyl transferase, a liver enzyme, that helps to break down most essential oils.
Some nutrients are lost due to heat and high pressure in pet food production. Vitamins and minerals are added to make the food complete and balanced.
Preservatives such as Ethoxyquin and BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) are banned from human consumption. Avoid them in pet food as well.
"In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats."
- Unknown
Both flaxseed oil and fish oil provide omega-3 EFAs. However, the omega-3 EFA in flaxseed oil (ALA) is an inactive form and must be converted to EPA and DHA, the active forms of omega-3 EFA.
The first three ingredients are the most important in pet food. You can tell if the food is grain based or meat based.
Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains a chemical called theobromine. The first signs of theobromine poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urination.
Brushing your dog's teeth at least 3 times a week is essential for good dental health. Train your dog to accept teeth brushing early on.
"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this."
- Terry Pratchett
Digestive enzymes and probiotics can help maintain a healthy digestive tract and improve the absorption of nutrients.
Some low-quality cat litters contain crystalline silica dust. Crystalline silica can may accumulate in your cat’s lungs, resulting in silicosis.
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This essential oil is distilled from the ancient damask rose. Rose otto has a powerful effect on the emotions and the spirit, bringing harmony and peace while dispelling fear and tension. Simply inhale the aroma to realize the benefits.
Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Oil.
Suggested Uses: Use as a massage oil to stabilize the emotions. Dab onto dry skin to nourish and improve the complexion.
Origin: Turkey
Form: Blended with jojoba oil
Caution: if pregnant, nursing, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a health care practitioner before use. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes. May irritate skin. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.
Emotional Release Blend
The delectable aroma of grapefruit has a pronounced impact on the senses and emotions. In aromatherapy applications, grapefruit is refreshing, cheering, slightly euphoria-inducing and slightly energizing. Grapefruit's sweet and familiar aroma can evoke warm feelings that melt sour dispositions. Grapefruit is a "releasing" oil -- so personalities that tend to harbor resentment or keep emotions bottled up can benefit from inhaling this oil.
Ingredients
90 drops grapefruit oil essential oil
5 drops bergamot essential oil
5 drops rose otto essential oil
Directions
Mix six drops of this blend with one ounce of water and diffuse in an aromatherapy lamp for an emotional rescue.
