Aromatherapy for Animals, Part 1: Healing Blends for Dogs

>directly onto your dog, holding the bottle about 10
The trend toward natural health consciousness ininches from him. Avoid spraying on the head and
humans is gaining popularity in the animal world too.eyes.
Many veterinarians are beginning to introduce natural********
therapies in their practice, including osteopathy,Blend to Combat Ticks
homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences and more********
recently aromatherapy. It's just been a few yearsCheck your home and pet for ticks - look in his bed,
since aromatherapists and vets have begun towindow coverings, walls, etc. Burn the ones you find
recognize how animals can benefit from thisto prevent them from coming back.
wonderful natural therapy.Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential
For humans and animals alike, essential oils areoils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable
powerfully antiseptic, detoxifying and revitalizing, thusoil to fill.
increasing resistance to disease while strengthening-10 drops Tea Tree
the immune system. Essential oils can also be used to-10 drops Lavender
control pet odors and to purify the air from dust,Apply 1 drop of Lavender and 1 drop of Tea Tree
dander and allergens. For example, mix 50 drops ofundiluted essential oils before extracting ticks from
lemon essential oil in a 2-oz spray bottle filled withyour pet. This will disinfect the inflamed area. It may
water. Shake very well several times and spray thesting a little bit (as alcohol would) but it works great!
room. You'll notice immediately that it refreshes and********
cleanses the air!Blend to Ease Rheumatism
But aromatherapy offers more than just fragrance.********
Their remarkable actions upon animals -- most notablyLike humans, many dogs suffer from rheumatism as
dogs, cats and horses -- are immediate, profound andthey age. Your veterinarian may treat him with
long-lasting, positively affecting their overall health andspecific medications or natural therapies. But locally,
emotional well-being.you can apply and massage the following blend in the
Today we will focus on recipes and tips for Fido. Asmorning and night to alleviate pain.
faithful friends, dogs bring affection, pure joy andPrepare the following blend by pouring the essential
loyalty into our lives. Most breeds thrive in theoils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable
outdoors, running and playing in the freedom ofoil to fill.
nature. In fact, dogs will naturally purge their system-8 drops Birch
in the wilderness, carefully choosing specific plants-8 drops Juniper
their systems need, such as blackberries, raw-7 drops Rosemary
carrots, etc. Now a domestic animal, most dogs have********
lost this natural instinct, and are becoming lessBlend to Ease Arthritis
resistant to illness in general.********
Dogs have a predictable set of physical ailments thatAs recommended by some veterinarians, soften your
may occur during their life span. Today I'll sharedog's bed to make it very cozy and warm. If your
aromatherapy blends that will soothe and heal skindog is an "outside" pet, allow him to sleep inside. A
problems, remove and prevent fleas and ticks, relievelittle moist heat, applied directly over painful joints,
the pain of rheumatism and arthritis, revive energycan be a great comfort to arthritic pets. Get him a
and control pet odor.warm sweater, or apply a moist heating pad. And
********massage the area twice a day with the following
Blend to Relieve Skin Problemsblend to soothe the pain away.
********Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential
Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle andoils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable
fill with Calendula oil. Apply to afflicted area.oil to fill.
-5 drops Lavender-12 drops Birch
-6 drops Geranium-8 drops Juniper
********-7 drops Rosemary
Blend to Relieve Itching********
********Blend to Boost His Energy
Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and********
fill with Calendula oil. Apply to afflicted area.Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential
-4 drops Lavenderoils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable
-5 drops Geraniumoil to fill. Massage the spine gently. Use in the
-3 drops Roman Chamomilemornings only.
********-5 drops Rosemary
Blend to Combat Fleas-6 drops Lavender
********-2 drops Peppermint
Fleas are nuisances for man and animal alike. This********
sinister pest hides within your pets' fur as well as inBlend to Control Pet Odor
our carpets, parquet and window coverings.********
Prepare the following blend by pouring the followingTry this natural and aromatic spray. Pour the essential
ingredients into a 1-oz spray bottle:oils into a 1-oz spray bottle filled with water. Shake
-7.5 ml Mint essential oilvery vigorously several times before each use. Spray
-22.5 ml rubbing alcoholdirectly onto your dog, holding the bottle about 10
Fleas absolutely dislike mint! Spray the affected areasinches from him. Avoid spraying on the head and
of your home. Don't forget your dog's bed. Sprayeyes.