- Holistic
Aromatherapy for Cats
- by: Francoise Rapp
Most any cat owner will tell
you their feline friends are capable of conveying emotion. In
fact, they may even say they can recognize and distinguish specific
emotions their cats display, including love, anger, illness,
annoyance and more.
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Scientific experiments on both
humans and animals indicate that emotional responses are triggered
by physical stimuli. Considering that cats have sensory systems
that are much more sensitive than the human senses of sight,
smell, sound, taste and touch, there's no question that our pets'
environments are so closely linked to their states of mind.
Unlike humans, cats do not have
the conscious ability to integrate, process and grow from their
emotional experiences. Instead, cats will react, take in and
indicate their emotions, but are not able to process their imbalances
like we can.
This explains why a healthy emotional
environment is vital for cats, as well as for all animals. A
healthy cat must be afforded enough space, love, and attention
if he is to thrive. But foremost, and frequently overlooked,
is a peaceful home environment. Cats are extremely sensitive
to stress, and living in a home with arguments, negative energies
or tension will affect his emotional well-being and health. |
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Today I will share aromatherapy
recipes to treat common emotional issues your cat may be facing,
including stress, loneliness, grief and separation anxiety/abandonment.
***IMPORTANT!***
Animals respond very well to
flower essences and essential oils. They are very gentle and
safe methods of treating emotional imablances or stress-related
symptoms. But please remember that animals are very sensitive
and only require a minute dosage of essential oils. Avoid any
sensitive areas, such as the head, eyes, ears and mouth. Pour
a few drops of these aromatic blends into the palm of your hands
and very gently pat your cat along the spine.
Prepare these aromatic blends
by pouring the essential oils into a 10ml bottle, then adding
an organic vegetable oil to fill.
Relieve Stress
Have you recently moved, taken
in another pet, had a baby? Changes like these can be stressful
for you as well as your pet. Try this aromatic blend to relieve
your cat's stress.
- 3 drops Lavender
- 1 drop Neroli
Combat Loneliness
Do you work outside the home
or travel frequently? In spite of their independent nature, cats
long for company and affection. Use this aromatic blend to help
your cat combat bouts of loneliness.
- 4 drops Marjoram
- 1 drop Rose
Grief/Loss of a Companion
If you recently experienced the
loss of a pet or other family member, your cat is likely grieving
with you. This aromatic blend can help your pet deal with feelings
of grief and loss.
- 1 drop Rose
- 3 drops Lavender
Separation Anxiety/Abandonment
Will you be taking a summer vacation
without your pet? Use this aromatic blend to help your cat adjust
to his separation from you.
- 2 drops Roman Chamomile
- 3 drops Lavender
For more information about flower
essences and holistic care for animals, visit these links:
AnaFlora Animal Communication & Flower
Essences
Master's
Flower Essences, Pets and Animals
Holistic Health Care for Animals
In Good Health,
Francoise Rapp |
