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How to Use Aromatherapy with Dogs



 
 
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Old September 17th 06, 11:00 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior,rec.pets.dogs.health,alt.animals.dog,alt.med.veterinary
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Default 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

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