Lifestings and PetsUpdated 2 months ago
When folks ask us about lifestings and their pets, there are two common questions we are happy to answer:
1. Can I wear it on around my pets? It is completely safe for you to wear it around pets - unlike DEET or Citronella, both of which are toxic for pets. Our vet loves lifestings, recommends it, and wears it around her own animals and veterinary patients daily. The concentrations of essential oils that we are use are not an issue for pet safety - even if they lick you. I even discussed this with our vet, and she agrees. We have pets in our home and workshop and have never had an issue over the last 12+ years.
2. Can I put it on my pet? Lifestings was not developed for pets. Beware, for example, with dogs as they have very sensitive noses. While minty-fresh lifestinks is delightful for humans, it is strong for dogs, so I would never apply liberally to them.
🐶 My personal workaround when walking our Boomer is to apply it to myself and then take the leftovers on my hands and rub them behind his ears and at the tip of his tail (by his rump). Or I spray my hands and rub his bello. He never minds it on me; I just never apply it full strength to him.
🐴 Lastly, we do hear that horse folks love applying it to their horses to help keep them comfortable even when there are pests in the barn or on the trail.