>>>Quick Tips<<< The key to using essential oils with animals is to always go very slowly - do not rush and do not push. Your animal will respond better to an essential oil if they are comfortable with you and the odors. Additionally, you don't want to create a negative experience or promote any adverse reactions. Animals are very sensitive to odors and may find a new smell too intense. An aversion to essential oils is a simple dislike to the oils. This usually occurs when an oil has been aggressively introduced. For example, the face, nose, or feet are very sensitive areas so the new smell must be introduced carefully. Aversions arise very quickly and take a long time to overcome, so the more time you take to introduce the oils, the better. Start with very small amounts of essential oil, with therapeutic grade essential oils, one drop is often plenty when you are just beginning. Until you are able to read your animal and see their reaction, make sure they're comfortable, do not exceed small amounts. Avoid using hot or irritating oils on your pets. If you would not use an oil on yourself, do not use it on your pets. Common sense and good judgment must be used. Always have a carrier oil on hand when using oils on your pets, just in case. Do not dilute essential oils with water, only use oil. Water will drive the oils deeper into the animal’s tissue and can increased irritation. Do not use another essential oil to try to cancel or counteract the effect of an oil. Essential oils tend to be species specific. An oil that will be effective when you drink it may best be diffused to help your animal. __________________________________________________ >>>Most animals are more sensitive to essential oils than most humans are<<< -Always dilute heavily before using an essential oil on an animal and use the oils in moderation. -Every animal is going to respond to the oils differently so carefully observe your pet. Use common sense and your best judgment as you try each method. -The eyes are especially sensitive; take extra precautions to keep the essential oils out of their eyes. -Avoid oregano and thyme and other essential oils that are high-phenol oils with animals, especially cats. -Cats are generally very adverse to citrus oils, use them with extreme caution. __________________________________________________ >>> Your animal’s size affects the amount of oil you should use<<< -Dilute every application at least 80 to 90% prior to use on smaller animals. For example, for every one drop of oil, use 4 to 5 drops of carrier oil like V6 vegetable oil complex. Use 3 to 5 drops of the mixture on cats and small dogs. -For large animals, start with 3 to 5 drops of the selected essential oil unless otherwise indicated on the product label. For large dogs, dilution is probably unnecessary. -For very large animals, like horses and cattle, start with 10 drops. Unless otherwise indicated on the product label, dilution is unnecessary. __________________________________________________ >>>Apply oils to yourself or diffuse to introduce animals to essential oils and help them get comfortable<<< -Before using essential oils on your animals, wear the oil while being around your animals. Diffuse the oils in their space or apply them to your hands and let your animal smell them. -If your animal still appears a little nervous or is resistant to the oils, apply the oil to yourself and stay close to your animal, spent several minutes with them so they can become accustomed to the oil and the aroma. __________________________________________________ >>>Essential oils can be administered internally<<< -Mix essential oils directly into your animals food, not all oils are safe so check the oil label carefully. -For larger animals, place the oils into your animals mouth, pull out the bottom lip and drop the oil into their mouth. __________________________________________________ >>>Once they're used to essential oils, animals can respond well to topical application<<< -Paws are a great location for topical application, specifically for cats and dogs. -For hoofed animals, apply the oil or blend to the spine or flanks. -Rub oils onto your own hands and then stroke the animal’s fur. -For large or hard to reach areas, combine essential oils with V6 vegetable oil complex or other carrier oil in a spray bottle for easier application. -Animal Scents ointment can seal and protect areas were essential oils have been topically applied.
Thieves (essential oil and spray) Bacteria-Inflammation-Infection-Burns-Splinters: Dab 1-2 drops gently to affected area Inflammation-Infection-Bacteria-New Tissue-Sinus: 1 Spray about 4-6 inches away from affected area ______ Frankincense Seizures-Hit by Car Tap 1-4 drops into your palm, rub palms together and pet the animal on the spine, neck, and chest. ______ Lavender Calming-Allergic Reactions-Hit by Car-Confrontation with Other Animals Tap 2-6 drops on your palm, rub palms together, and gently pet the animal on the spine, neck, and stomach. ______ DiGize Car or Motion Sickness-Vomiting-Stomach Pain: Tap 1-4 drops on your palm, rub parms together, and gently pet the animal on the spine, stomach and back. Colic: Tap 10-15 drops on your palm and rub on belly and belly button every 15 minutes. ______ Purification Instect Bites-Stings-Nettle-Poison Ivy-Oak-Lacerations-Coughing: Tap 1-2 drops on your palm and dab gently to affected area _______ Cistus Wounds-Lacerations-Scrapes: Place 1-4 drops directly to the affected area, then pet the animal gently on the spine, neck and chest Life Threatening Injuries-Hemorrhaging: Place 1-3 drops under the tongue ______ Raven Respiratory Infections-Breathing Problems: Tap 1-4 drops on your palm, rub palms together, and gently pet the animal on the spine, neck and chest. ______ Peppermint Vomiting-Heat Stroke Tap 2-4 drops into your palm, rub palms together and pet the animal on the spine and stomach. ______ PanAway Pain from Broken Bone-Inflammation-Ear Mikes-Ear Infections-Ticks: Dilute with carrier oil and apply directly to affected area, avoid open, raw tissue. ______ Peace & Calming Anxiety-Hit by Car-Confrontation with Other Animals-Calming: Tap 1-6 drops on your palm, rub palms together and gently pet the animal on the spine and stomach every 15 minutes. ______ Helichrysum Seizures-Sudden Collapse-Hit by Car-Confrontation with Other Animals-Bleeding: Tap 1-4 drops on your palm, rub palms together and gently pet the animal on the spine, neck and chest. ______ OthoEase Massage Oil Chronic Pain-Arthritis-Acute Pain-Attach-Hit: Squirt ¼-1 squirt on your palm, rub palms together and gently pet the animal on affected area(s). Avoid petting on open wounds as this pay cause irritation. ______ V-6 Massage Oil For dilution, particularly if any oils are too strong: Squirt ½ - 1 squirt on your palm, rub palms together, and gently pet the animal on any reactive or irritated areas.
Anxiety This aromatherapy recipe is effective for calming dogs who have separation anxiety, noise anxiety, or fear of new places, people, or things. ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 3 drops valerian 3 drops lavender 2 drops clary sage 2 drops marjoram Use this bland topically on your dog. Rub 2-3 drops of the essential oils blend between your hands and apply it to the edge of your dog’s ears, between the toes, on his inner thighs, or on his “armpits” You can also help alleviate anxiety or stress in a dog by making a lavender powder. You can dilute any of the essential oils with baking soda, rice flower or cornstarch which helps make them safe for dogs. For this calming lavender powder, you need the following essential oils: 3 parts of lavender 2 parts of bergamot 2 parts Melissa 1 part of ylang ylang Combine 12 – 15 drops of this blend with one cup of baking soda/rice flour. Stir to mix well. If your dog becomes stressed during car rides, for example, you can sprinkle some of this powder mixture on his blanket and put it inside the kennel with your dog. You can also sprinkle the powder on old clothes of yours and put it on your dog’s bed to help lessen separation anxiety. _______ Arthritis Massage Oil Blend #1 ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 3 drops helichrysum 2 drops peppermint 2 drops ginger 3 drops valerian Arthritis Massage Oil Blend #2 ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 4 drops rosemary 2 drops lavender 3 drops ginger Use either of these 2 blends topically to massage your dog’s sore joints, or pain caused by arthritis or dysplasia. Massage a drop or two on the inside of his ear tips as well. _______ Flea Repellent You can add the oil mixture below to approximately 8 oz of shampoo to make a flea-repellent shampoo, or add it to a base oil (approximately ½ oz) of a base oil for an oil blend 2 drops citronella 2-4 drops lemon 2-4 drops clary sage 5-6 drops peppermint Apply a few drops of the oil blend to the neck, back, chest, legs and tail of your dog. You can also add a few drops to yoru dog’s cotton collar to make an aromatic flea collar. _______ Hyperactivity This aromatherapy recipe can be very effective for calming hyperactive dogs/ ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 3 drops valerian 3 drops lavender 2 drops roman chamomile 2 drops marjoram 1 drop bergamot Apply 2-3 drops of this blend to the edge of your dog’s ears, between the toes, inner thighs or on this armpits. _______ Mosquito Repellent One of the most common blends can be used to repel mosquitoes as well as fleas. This is especially important since mosquitoes transmit the heartworm disease. 7 drops citronells 5 drops lemongrass 5 drops geranium 10 drops myrrh 8 oz aloe vera juice Spritz this blend on your dog’s coat every day (avoid eye areas). You can also spray this around doorways and on bedding to repel pests. _______ Motion Sickness This blend is effective in calming the stomach of a dog with motion sickness. ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 6 drops ginger 4 drops peppermint Apply the oil blend to the inside tip of the dog’s ears, under his :armpit” and on his belly. You can also circulate this scent throughout your vehicle by putting a few drops of the blend on a cotton ball and putting in the air vent. _______ Sinus Infection Dogs with sinus infection or other respiratory problems have nasal congestion and perhaps difficulty breathing. You can use this blend to alleviate the symptoms in several ways. Masage several drops into the fur of your dog’s neck and chest. You can also add a few drops to his bedding. You can steam the oil and let the dog breathe it in. The easiest way to let your dog lay on the bathroom floor while you shower. The combination of the steam and the oils help clear the dog’s sinuses. You can also diffuse the oils for 5 minutes at a time, several times a day. ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 3 drops eucalyptus 5 drops myrrh 3 drops ravintsara Store in a dark glass bottle. _______ Skin Problems You can either add the following recipe to 8 oz of an all-natural shampoo to make a soothing shampoo or to ½ oz of a base oil to make an oil blend for dog itchy skin. Use the oil blend topically on affected skin areas. 5 drops lavender 3 drops geranium 2 drops german chamomile 3 drops carrot seed _______ Tick Repellent Ticks hate geranium, bay and lavender. Here is an oils belnd that can keep ticks off your dog. ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 5 drops lavender 3 drops geranium 2 drops laurus nobilis Apply a few drops of the oil blend to the neck, back, chest, legs, and tail of your dog. _______ Wound Care Prepare this oil blend, store in a dark glass bottle and put it in your dog’s first aid kit. It comes in handy for minor cuts, scrapes, bruises, inspect bites, and other small wounds ½ oz (5ml) base oil (olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil) 4 drops lavender 1 drop helichrysum 3 drops marjoram 2 drops melaluca quinquenervia
