Dr. Frezzo has been appointed to the doTERRA International Veterinary Advisory Panel. The Panel consists of Veterinarians from the U.S. and Canada.
With this panel in place, they will be providing important education and helpful usage tips on Essential Oils with pets. Dr. Frezzo is one of only 11% of veterinarians that are AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited.
The majority of commercially produced essential oils are not thoroughly tested for purity, potency and consistency. thus, the resulting essential oils may contain contaminants and harmful chemicals, including herbicides, pesticides, industrial solvents and phthalates. This potential contamination becomes increasingly important if you plan to apply or diffuse essential oils around your pets. Pets are more sensitive to additives and chemicals than people are.
In addition, poor quality essential oils may contain ingredients that could render the oil ineffective or dangerous. Pure high quality essential oils that contain the appropriate concentration of natural chemicals will ensure that the oils are effective for your pet needs and that the oils will continue to provide health benefits in the long term. This is especially important if you are interested in using essential oils preventatively or if your pet is suffering from a chronic ailment