Why is cedar bad for pets?
Cedar is sometimes used to line the floor of outdoor doghouses. The insect-repelling properties of cedar make it a popular choice to keep your dog comfortable and dry. If your dog is a chewer, avoid using cedar chips. They can cause gastric upset, abrasions to the mouth or blockages if swallowed.
There are actually two type of trees commonly called Redcedars. The Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata) and Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), also known as aromatic Cedar. Caution- Eastern Red Cedar is actually quite toxic if ingested.
Is cedar wood okay for dogs to chew on?
Pine, cedar, and hemlock mulches are good alternatives to cocoa bean mulch if you have pets. However, keep in mind that dogs can choke on mulch and must still be supervised. This is especially true with pine needle mulch, as the pine needles can actually puncture the stomach lining if ingested.
Alternatives to cedar chips for dogs
Avoid using any dyed wood mulch in your garden. Dyes can leach into the ground and affect your dog if he digs there. Safe garden alternatives include rubber mulch, which can last a long time and looks like wood, recycled leaves, or natural wood. Pine needles can be used but, like wood chips, avoid letting your dog eat them. Separate your garden from your dog using low fencing or mesh wire as a precaution when using any mulch, and definitely avoid using toxic mulch entirely.
Several types of wood garden mulch are dangerous to use in homes with dogs and should be avoided, even if the garden is off-limits to your pup. Remember, chocolate is toxic for dogs, so anything from the cocoa plant is also. Cocoa mulch, black mulch, or mulch made from cocoa beans, shells, or hulls contains toxins that can make your dog seriously sick.
Mulch toxicity is serious. Convulsions, vomiting, seizures, and cardiac issues are possible side-effects of being exposed to toxic mulch. The ingestion of a large quantity of cocoa mulch can be fatal. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your dog has eaten cocoa mulch, even if he isnt immediately showing signs of toxicity.
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In the dog world, cedarwood oil is beneficial for more than just getting rid of fleas. There are lots of cedarwood oil benefits for both dogs’ skin and mood – and some of them might surprise you. Plus, there are some great benefits for dog owners to reap as well!
Let’s look closer at this amazing essential oil. It’s a powerhouse with lots of proven ways it helps dogs and humans both.
When you hear the name cedarwood oil, what comes to mind? Is it cedar chests or an old essential oil with time-tested remedies? Whatever you imagine, it’s pretty powerful for dogs and fantastic for their skin.
In order to learn how good it is for dogs, and why it’s an ingredient in our product line, I want to share a bit about this oil actually is first.
Cedarwood oil is an essential oil that is derived from cedar trees. There are many species of Cedar trees, and each oil distilled from them will be labeled with the species name, since each one has different benefits. Cedarwood oil is commonly used in aromatherapy, as well as on skin and hair.
There are 5 common types of cedarwood oil, and each one has different benefits than the others.
This species is found in Morocco. Atlas cedarwood oil contains strong woody and sweet scents and is therefore commonly used in perfumes and colognes. It is also ideal in preventing or healing skin abrasions and acne. It is also mostly used in reducing dandruff or dry scalp.
This species is found in China, hence the name. It contributes anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in relieving muscle or joint pain and stiffness.
This species is found in India. It has a strong smoky smell. It has antiseptic qualities as well as being a natural form of stimulation for aphrodisiac blends.
This species is found in the USA. It has a sweet balsamic scent. It is well known for its balancing properties and is also ideal for respiratory issues, like coughs.
This species is found in the USA. It has a smell very similar to Sandalwood. It is excellent in relieving stress in the body and mind and is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and tension.
In history, cedarwood oil has an interesting past. In Ancient Egypt, the antimicrobial properties made it useful in the mummifying process. Since cedarwood is also known for relaxing the mind and body, it was commonly used for religious and spiritual events as well.
While we don’t use oils for mummifying (thank goodness, y’all!), it still holds a lot of the other uses in today’s society.