Aromatherapy for your cat or dog

Guide to aromatherapy for pets

Do herbal and homeopathic remedies work on pets?

Aromatherapy for animals is the art and science of using plant essential oils to treat both the emotional body and the physical body of animals. It takes into consideration the whole animal, so you are not just treating one specific symptom. The oils work to support the animal’s whole being in an effort to get rid of the disease. Essential oils have a positive effect on an animals, and leave no toxic residue in the way synthetic drugs do.

There are many more essential oils and certainly even more combinations one can use, but as you try a few yourselves you can learn to experiment and come up with wonderful concoctions of your own.

An application that is adequate for an adult human is sometimes overwhelming for a dog's olfactory system. Dogs have 200 million scent receptors in their nasal folds, we have 50 million. For application to your dog of "hoter" oils, do not dilute, use base oils such as olive, safflower, jojoba, almond or other vegetable oil. A good dilution is:

5 drop of your choice of essential oil 10 ml of carrier oil (olive, jojoba, almond etc.) Mix well and apply. Keep away from the eyes as much as possible, If you get an oil in your pets eye, do NOT rinse with water, use vegetable oil.

When applying to dogs, apply on their paws and/or ear tips where the absorption is very fast, You can also sprinkle a few drops on the spine and then massage into skin, just like with humans or just allow the dog to sniff the open bottle of oil will give some benefits.

You may want to experiment with some of the following oils and oil blends/combinations:

Ear mites in dogs - Purification and Peppermint.

Ticks, fleas and flies - Lemongrass, is extremely effective at repelling all kinds of insects. Grapefruit repels insects especially fleas and Ticks. Lemon is a great flea repellant and it smells clean and refreshing. Peppermint is wonderful at repelling flies, fleas, mosquitos, and ants. Cedar, PennyRoyal, Tansy and Tansy floral water also work well.

Tumors - Frankincense and Lavender mixed together, Frankincense and Clove mixed together, Helichrysum.

Worms / parasites (all animals) - Para Free, and Di-Guise.

Open wound - Melrose, Helichrysum and Gentle Care Rose Ointinent.

Anexity - Peace & Calming, Melissa, Lavender, Trauma Life.

Cats can be sensitive to the powerful nature of aromatherapy. Some aromatherapists say "Essential oils must not be used on cats. Please, be very careful with oils and cats!

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Aromatherapy Stress Relief

Title: Aromatherapy Stress Relief

Author: Brad J

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Aromatherapy Stress Relief

The principle of aromatherapy, as chronicled over thousands of years, lists hundreds of practical uses, as supplements for bath, massage, medicines and essential scents. How ever, another most important aspect of any aromatherapy compound is its quality to reduce emotional stress and strain. Various forms of aromatherapy compounds have been concocted for use in alleviating pain and emotional stress. Although aromatherapy should not be considered a miracle cure for serious emotional issues, the use of essential oils may assist, sometimes greatly, with particular emotional issues. Additionally, the proper use of essential oils and balms may enhance your emotional demeanor and provide support and help balance your erratic emotions during the day. The use of essential oils for emotional well-being (or stress) is what is often first visualized of when you think of the term "aromatherapy."

Essential oils are comprised of naturally occurring chemicals (derived as herbal factors), that work in synergy and harmony with one another. Because essential oils evaporate quickly due to its instability ("volatile"), their molecules are easily inhaled. The inhalation of these naturally occurring synergistic chemicals provides triggers to our brain, which effect our emotions. Inhalation of these invisible molecules also provides physical benefit which may also work in tandem to help our emotional state.

It seems that the whole mechanism as an act of mystery and surrealism; its mysterious action still defies our wisdom. Many oils are soothing for human nerves and one good example is Orange. The smell of orange helps provide emotional balance and bring on a positive self esteem. Sweet orange oil is a wonderful oil to use alone or in a blend for those bouts of winter blues that often occur in the colder, eerie times of the year. The aroma and the scent of sweet orange oil also blend nicely with many oils and have the plus point of being one of the cheaper essential oils. It is also generally regarded to be one of the safer essential oils to use.

There is word of caution too! Not all oils provide the same level of benefit for all persons. It means the beneficial effects may not be of the same degree to a particular person. Past memories associated with particular aromas can have a positive or negative effect. This is true for many people. Rose essential oil, for instance, is known for aiding during times of grief and sorry. It implies your previous encounters with the aroma of rose oil, may influence its usefulness for use, during times of present situation. Do not force yourself to use oil that elicits negative feelings or that you don't like the aroma of particular oil.

It is important, therefore, that you treat any list of essential oils used for emotional well-being as a basic launching point. Within the confines of safety and experiment, utilize those oils that bring about the purpose that you seek and explore. Aromatic oils can bring solace to your stressful life; using it with a bit of caution and intelligence can help you come out of those bitter moments.

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Aromatherapy

for your cat or dog

Guide to aromatherapy for pets

Aromatherapy Stress Relief