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How to Use Aromatherapy with Dogs
Dogs have 200 million scent receptors in their nasal folds, we have 50
million. Never offer undiluted oils to dogs! Dilute each essential oil you have chosen individually by adding 1-2 drops to 5 mls of base oil. Do not offer more than three oils at any one time to a dog. Choose a quiet time when you and your dog can concentrate on the oils (not before being fed or directly after feeding) Take each bottle one at a time and hold the open oil bottle firmly in your hand leaving only the top exposed so the animal cannot take it from your hand. Hold the bottle about 3 feet away from your dog's nostrils, moving it slowly towards him until you can see his nose twitching or some other sign that they are in a comfortable range to smell the oils. Some animals will want to come towards the bottle, possibly even lick it, others will want to stay at a safe distance and simply smell it. The oil in the bottle is evaporating as it is open so the animal is actually absorbing the affects even if it is a little distance from the bottle. If you move the bottle backwards and forwards you will notice if the animal is following the smell or not. When the animal has had enough of the oil it will move away from you or display in its own unique way that it has had enough! If the dog rolls over rub a tiny amount of the oil on its tummy avoiding genital areas. If the dog tries to eat the bottle then put your open hand firmly on the bottle top, tip the bottle up so a little oil is on the palm of your hand and allow the animal to lick it off your hand. You can repeat this procedure up to three times in a session. It is important to assess the response to each oil before applying them, never apply them if the animal shows no interest! Signs of a keen interest: smelling intently for a long time, licking the lips or trying to lick the bottle, follows you around with the aroma, rolls on its back. (offer twice a day) Signs of a moderate interest: A few sniffs then looks away, a small sniff but returns to the bottle, tongue licks quickly, easily distracted from the aromas, (offer once a day) No interest: turns away from the aroma, one sniff and no further interest, tries to leave the room. ( Do not apply) If the animal shows no interest in the oil offer the oils again the next day, if there is still no interest skip a day, if there is still no interest leave it for three days and then try again. If at this stage there is still no interest the animal no longer needs that oil. Usually an animal will want to use the oils for between 3 - 10 days however sometimes one application will be enough or occasionally an animal will want them for longer, DO NOT USE THE OILS FOR MORE THAN 2 WEEKS WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. By the time an animal refuses the oils you will see a noticeable improvement in its condition. The success of this method relies on allowing the animal to guide its own healing it will indicate to you how often and in which way it would like the oils to be used. http://www.essentialanimals.com/treatment.htm#DOGS Dogs have a predictable set of physical ailments that may occur during their life span. Today I'll share aromatherapy blends that will soothe and heal skin problems, remove and prevent fleas and ticks, relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis, revive energy and control pet odor. Blend to Relieve Skin Problems Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and fill with Calendula oil. Apply to afflicted area. 5 drops Lavender 6 drops Geranium Blend to Relieve Itching Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and fill with Calendula oil. Apply to afflicted area. 4 drops Lavender 5 drops Geranium 3 drops Roman Chamomile Blend to Combat Fleas Fleas are nuisances for man and animal alike. This sinister pest hides within your pets' fur as well as in our carpets, parquet and window coverings. Prepare the following blend by pouring the following ingredients into a 1-oz spray bottle: 7.5 ml Mint essential oil 22.5 ml rubbing alcohol Fleas absolutely dislike mint! Spray the affected areas of your home. Don't forget your dog's bed. Spray directly onto your dog, holding the bottle about 10 inches from him. Avoid spraying on the head and eyes. Blend to Combat Ticks Check your home and pet for ticks - look in his bed, window coverings, walls, etc. Burn the ones you find to prevent them from coming back. Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill. 10 drops Tea Tree 10 drops Lavender Apply 1 drop of Lavender and 1 drop of Tea Tree undiluted essential oils before extracting ticks from your pet. This will disinfect the inflamed area. It may sting a little bit (as alcohol would) but it works great! Blend to Ease Rheumatism Like humans, many dogs suffer from rheumatism as they age. Your veterinarian may treat him with specific medications or natural therapies. But locally, you can apply and massage the following blend in the morning and night to alleviate pain. Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill. 8 drops Birch 8 drops Juniper 7 drops Rosemary Blend to Ease Arthritis As recommended by some veterinarians, soften your dog's bed to make it very cozy and warm. If your dog is an 'outside' pet, allow him to sleep inside. A little moist heat, applied directly over painful joints, can be a great comfort to arthritic pets. Get him a warm sweater, or apply a moist heating pad. And massage the area twice a day with the following blend to soothe the pain away. Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill. 12 drops Birch 8 drops Juniper 7 drops Rosemary Blend to Boost His Energy Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable oil to fill. Massage the spine gently. Use in the mornings only. 5 drops Rosemary 6 drops Lavender 2 drops Peppermint Blend to Control Pet Odor Try this natural and aromatic spray. Pour the essential oils into a 1-oz spray bottle filled with water. Shake very vigorously several times before each use. Spray directly onto your dog, holding the bottle about 10 inches from him. Avoid spraying on the head and eyes. 10 drops Lavender 10 drops Geranium 6 drops Lemon http://www.healthyhappydogs.com/Aromatherapy Ailment Essential Oils Method aggression sandalwood, ylang ylang massage or diffuser arthritis juniper, birch, pine, thyme, rosemary, sandlewood massage burns lavender, rosemary massage around the burn burrowing mites lemon, lavender & marjoram massage Cancer rosemary and ylang ylang massage chorea lavender massage colic cinnamon & caraway massage over stomach congestion lemon diffuser coughing eucalyptus, myrrh, pine, teatree, thyme massage or diffuser cystitis juniper, sandalwwod & ylang ylang massage digestion problems caraway & coriander massage or diffuser diarrhea cinnamon massage eczemas - itching tea tree massage or diffuser fleas citronella massage & diffuser & spritzer gingivitis lavender massage grief basil, bergamot, orange blossom massage or diffuser hyperactivity Lavender, chamomile massage infections lemon combined with sage massage insect bites and stings tea tree massage or mister insects - discourage eucalyptus, citronella, cedarwood, & peppermint massage, mister kidney problems juniper massage nausea peppermint massage, diffuser nervousness chamomile, lavender, lemon, neroli or marjoram massage painkiller lavender & marjoram massage, diffuser, mister parasites - surface cedarwood, eucalyptus, lemon, rosemary, lavender and peppermint massage Pining basil, bergamot,orange blossom massage or diffuser pharyngitis (sore throat) bergamot, hyssop, sage & thyme massage into throat pneumonia eucalyptus, hyssop, myrrh, pine, teatree, tyme massage or diffuser respiratory symptoms eucalytus & thyme diffuser Ringworm lavender, myrrh & teatree massage skin irritations tea tree massage, diffuser, mister sprains rosemary, juniper or birch massage into the area Travel Sickness peppermint & chamomile, sweet fennel massage vomiting peppermint, lavender, tarragon massage or diffuser worms bergamot, thyme and marjoram massage http://www.earthyfamily.com/P-aroma.htm What does the science of Aromatherapy have to offer your canine friends? It seems like dogs are plagued by all sorts of common canine ailments. Hot spots, itchy skin, ear infections, rashes, bites, cuts and scrapes, incisions from surgeries, stinky breath, flatulence, motion sickness... the list goes on and on! Essential oils are suitable for treating all of these things, and many more too numerous to mention. An ear infection, for example. Many of us have dogs who occasionally develop smelly ears with a brown discharge. Usually, this indicates a yeast infection. An essential oil treatment for a dog with yeasty, dirty ears would include essential oils which have the following properties: anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory (to soothe those red, irritated ears). Some of the most commonly used and the least expensive essential oils can be used to effectively treat an ear infection. Lavender, Tea Tree, Bergamot and Roman Chamomile are all excellent choices. The Lavender is soothing to the skin, and relieves itching. The Tea Tree is a powerful antibacterial and anti-fungal. The Bergamot has anti-fungal properties as well, and the Roman Chamomile is soothing and gentle, to aid in healing tissue. These oils could be put in a spray bottle with distilled water, aloe, witch hazel, cider vinegar and vodka, or they could be added to a base oil and swabbed inside of the ear after cleansing. Dilution and measurements are very important because of the potency of essential oils. I recommend 1 drop of oils for every ml of base oil, or 1 ml (approx. 30 drops) of oils for every 8 ounces of water. Keep it gentle- remember how much more sensitive dogs are to smell than we humans are! Essential oils also work very well as flea and tick repellents. They have been the active components of herbal flea collars for a very long time, and are far safer to use than the commonly prescribed "once-a-month" chemical flea and tick preparations. A spritz spray to repel fleas might contain peppermint, citronella, lemon and clary sage. 15-25 drops of this in 8 oz. of distilled water should be shaken well before each use and spritzed on your dog daily to keep fleas away. It can also be sprayed on bedding or around the doorways of your home. Ticks are repelled by essential oils such as Geranium, Bay, Opoponax, Lavender and Myrrh. A spritz spray can be made with these essential oils as well, and used daily to repel ticks. Always remember to thoroughly check for ticks after trips outdoors! As a rule, treat your dog with the oils with dilutions similar to those that you would treat a human baby with. This is typically 25% of the suitable human dose. A dog that has been exposed to essential oils for most of it's life can tolerate the essential oils very well and you can use higher dilutions in order to achieve the desired results. Do not use undiluted essential oils on your dog. A dog who is overwhelmed by the smells of blends which are too strong may pace, whine, or rub their head on the ground. Always introduce your dog to essential oils slowly and in small amounts. http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/Bell.html Show Dog Bark |
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