Dr Nicole Rous on Supporting your Pet's Health with Essential Oils

Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Nicole completed a Bachelor of Science from Melbourne University followed by an honours year in Vision Sciences. She then got accepted into Sydney University and completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Honours in 2008. After a brief stint working in the UK, she returned to small animal practice in Melbourne working at Monash Vets. Nicole then followed her interest in reproduction and gained her Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Reproduction. Along the way she also developed an interest in complementary therapies specially in essential oils. In 2020 she started her own business called Shy Tiger Natural Animal which provides vet approved, all-natural plant-based health support for dogs through a range of serum and sprays. Nicole currently also works at and owns Mont Albert Veterinary Surgery in Victoria and is also a member of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. Topics discussed include: What made Dr Rous want to become a vet and what started her interest in essential oils. Nicole talks about what drove her to start Shy Tiger. Range of essential oils that Nicole uses. How to select the appropriate oil for a pet. The importance of knowing if ingredients are coming from a sustainable source. Dr Nicole talks about how to use essential oils safely. What oil to avoid with certain medical conditions. Using essential oils orally. Nicole speaks about essential oils with multi-drug resistance. Impact of humans emotions on pets. You can find Dr Nicole Rous on https://shytiger.com.au/  https://www.montalbertvet.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.