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 Post subject: Fresh herbs vs EO
PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:56 pm 

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I would like to try making MP dog soap with fresh herbs but cant find a recipe. Does anyone know anything about this ?


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 Post subject: Re: Fresh herbs vs EO
PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:25 pm 
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Please check with a veterinarian, or two, or three, before you make and sell soap for animals. Products intended for humans should not be used on animals. Their skin and care requirements are quite different than for humans, and some ingredients can actually do quite a bit of harm, even to the point of death. Essential oils that are safe to use in human soap can be toxic to animals, and even kill them. Much as I love handcrafted personal care products for myself, I personally think that pet care products should be left to the professionals. The science of human skin care (solid science rather than pseudo-science published by multi-level marketing companies) is readily available for anyone willing to do a modicum of research, but that kind of information isn't nearly as common when it comes to animals.

Our own Irena (soapbuddy) here on the forums is a licensed aromatherapist. I hope she'll check in with her opinion and provide some more scientific examples of what can happen to animals exposed to essential oils and other ingredients found in human personal care products. You're welcome Irena! :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: Fresh herbs vs EO
PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:00 am 

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Ive discussed with a professional soapmaker and have a all natural soap recipe now specifically for dogs. It includes EOs but I would still like to make my own


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 Post subject: Re: Fresh herbs vs EO
PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:07 am 
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I totally agree with JennyBee. The pH of a dog's skin is different from ours and using handmade soap - even an "all natural" (which is a meaningless term, as it is not regulated) one, can cause problems for the animal. A professional soapmaker is not an expert on pet care - a veterinarian is.

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 Post subject: Re: Fresh herbs vs EO
PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:16 pm 
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The pH of dog's skin is different then humans. Research each oil you are thinking of using. It needs to be WELL diluted and safe. Dogs can't tell you if there is something that bothers their skin.
Some essential oils are not safe for dogs at all. http://www.naturalnews.com/022909_pet_h ... oils.html#
No essential oils should be used with cats or birds.
Here is a excellent PDF from NAHA that everyone should read when it comes to animals and essential oils.
http://www.naha.org/assets/uploads/Anim ... y_NAHA.pdf
Due to liability issues, I do not sell any products for animals.

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 Post subject: Re: Fresh herbs vs EO
PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 7:50 pm 
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Thanks for responding so quickly Irena. And thank you also for taking the time to post the informative articles. I'm bookmarking them both. :)

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