Aromatherapy For Dogs - A Fantastic Way to Bring Holistic Healing Into Your Animals Life
By: RON KING

 

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It is common knowledge that dogs employ a profoundly sensitive sense of smell. For that reason, it makes sense that aromatherapy for dogs would be very useful. Yet, because of that same sensitivity, it is a good idea to consult with an aromatherapy health professional if you are interested in using this holistic treatment on your pet. This guide will help you discover a bit about essential oils, safety and natural healing for your dog.

Essential oils can be mixed with a carrier oil, one drop per teaspoon of carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond or olive oil and massaged into the dog’s skin where there is the smallest quantity of hair, such as the joints, armpits or the groin. For dogs, the massage may last 3 or 4 minutes for the most benefit. Don't use undiluted essential oils as it could precipitate a reaction on the animal’s skin, and always confer with an aromatherapy health professional for suggested remedies.

A mister can be filled to spray the dog’s sleeping area or bedding and a diffuser also works in spreading the oil fragrance throughout the house from where the dog will breath it throughout the day or night. Similar to humans, aromatherapy for dogs may have varying effects from different scents. Experimenting will help find the best scent for your pet.

As you study aromatherapy for dogs, you may realize that learning what works for your pet is time consuming. According to holistic veterinarians, many of the scents that work for people also work on dogs. Lavender, which for humans instills relaxation or sleepiness, can calm hyperactivity and hyper-sexuality in dogs. It can also be used as a pain killer and as a relief against vomiting, usually as a massage oil or in a diffuser.

An aggressive dog may be relaxed by the use of sandalwood or ylang ylang, by massage or diffuser, with many recommending the diffuser formula until your dog shows signs of being calmer. A mixture of a carrier oil and lavender or rosemary can assist dogs in the event of a burn, by massaging the skin around the burn. Lemon oil can help prevent congestion.

A massage with citronella works to fight off fleas, and in a mister or diffuser can repel them from your pet’s favorite hangouts in the house, just as tea tree oils can aid with insect bites and bee stings. Pet owners who use aromatherapy for themselves and know the help they receive should try aromatherapy for dogs for simple problems your pet displays. The use of essential oil is a great way to bring holistic healing into your animal's life, helping them remain healthy while utilizing products that are earth-friendly and safe for your pets. Always enlist the services of an aromatherapy health professional for additional diagnosis and treatment of more critical medical conditions.

For more info, check out Aromatherapy Essential Oil or Dog Skin Problems. Ron King is a web developer; visit his website Authoring Articles. Copyright 2008 Ron King. This article may be reprinted if the resource box is left intact and the links live.

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