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Aromatherapy For Dogs

Aromatherapy For Dog 

Essential Oils for Your Dogs

Because essential oils have antiseptic properties, it is a good idea to add a few drops to the rinsing water when you are wiping down dog beds and toys.

Ticks, which can be a real problem for dogs, are picked up in long grass meadows.

 Just one or two drops of eucalyptus oil placed directly on to the body of the tick will cause it to drop off.

 This is the only time you should use neat essential oil on your dog.

 To remove dog odours from your property you can burn Aromatherapy candles, thus providing a calm and uplifting environment and effectively banishing dog odours.

 If you place some water in the top of the burner and add no more than 4 drops of your favourite essential oil, then light a small tea candle in the space beneath, you will experience the wonderful scents from your chosen oils for several hours.

You may also add the oils to a small bowl of hot water and gain the same effect.

 Essential Oils For Dog Massage:-

 Although aromatherapy oils can be used in many ways with your dog, massage is one of the most popular.

 You will require a base or carrier oil, such as Grapeseed or olive oil. Base oils are available in small quantities from most health shops. (Mix 1 teaspoon of base oil to 1 drop of your chosen essential oil).

 Place a drop of oil in the palm of your hand, then rub your hands together. When your hands are coated in oil, gently run them through your dog's coat, using a gentle, rhythmic stroking motion. Keeping it clear of the dog's face.

 This is a wonderful relaxing treatment for your dog that will condition the coat at the same time.

 If your dog is unhappy with the chosen scent, try different one. It's best to start with plain unscented base oil first until the dog is used to the idea, then you can introduce a more strongly scented essential oil.

 You can also buy natural aromatherapy dog products, including shampoos, conditioners and coat mists, which contain pure essential oils in therapeutic blends.

The Guide To Essential Oils For Dogs

 Camomile:- Expensive soothing and calming for dry skin

 Cedarwood :- Sweet woody scents with antiseptic benefits.

 Cinnamon:- Strongly scented so use sparingly.

 Clarysage:- Deodorant benefits with calming effects. 

 Eucalyptus:- Insect repellent (good against ticks); anti-septic and stimulating properties.

 Geranium:- Balancing oil, with a calming and soothing effect.

 Grapefruit:- A fresh uplifting aroma and antiseptic properties.

 Lavender:- An inexpensive and wonderful all-round oil.

 Lemongrass:- Fresh, uplifting aroma with antiseptic properties

 Peppermint:- Uplifting and anti-septic use sparingly.

 Rosemary:- Uplifting oil with fresh scents, good foe skin care and dandruff.

 Essential oils should not be used to treat any skin conditions your dog may be suffering from and should never be used if your dog's skin is broken.

 If you are in any doubt at all, it is advisable to consult your regular veterinary surgeon or an holistic veterinary surgeon.

 Because dogs have a far superior sense of smell than humans, it's important to be extra careful about the scents and ingredients that you use. Rosemary, cinnamon, coriander, lavender, basil and orange are all widely used in the canine aromatherapy industry, and you can even buy aromatherapy kits for dogs.

About the Author

See what you can do for your dog's health. John's been involved with arthritis in dogs for over 15 years and you can view his site at http://www.dogarthritissite.com

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