| It is commonly known that essential oils can be used | | | | problems. |
| to support the health and wellness of people, but can | | | | Be cautious when using oils with animals. Smaller |
| they also be used with pets? Yes, they certainly can. | | | | amounts of the oil will be needed for small animals. |
| Therapeutic grade essential oils, from naturally grown | | | | Diluting the essential oil with a carrier may also be |
| plant material, provide a natural way to support the | | | | needed for small pets. Extra virgin olive oil is an |
| health of our treasured four-legged and winged family | | | | example of a carrier that can be used to dilute the |
| members. | | | | essential oil. This is one way to weaken the strength |
| It is really quite natural for animals to be supported | | | | of the oil and help it to absorb in slowly and gradually. |
| with essential oils. In the wild, animals are daily | | | | Animals are often very sensitive to smells and not |
| exposed to the fragrances of plants. All animals smell | | | | much of the aromatic plant oil is needed. |
| the aromatic plant oils that are naturally released in | | | | When working with pets, only use pure therapeutic |
| the air. Birds and animals that eat plants are digesting | | | | grade oils that are carefully distilled from wild-crafted |
| and absorbing the plant oils as part of their diet. Their | | | | plants. Wild-crafted plants are grown in soil that has |
| skin is absorbing the plant liquids each time they tread | | | | never been treated with chemicals. By using these |
| upon plant material and rub against trees. | | | | plants, we can be certain there are no chemical |
| Essential oils can be used with animals in many of the | | | | residues in our essential oils. The plants should also be |
| same ways they are used with people. Some | | | | distilled at low pressure and low temperature to |
| examples are using peppermint, clove and cinnamon | | | | preserve the powerful therapeutic effects. Never use |
| to help boost the immune system. Lavender and | | | | oils that are synthetically produced or diluted with |
| cypress oils can be used to help heal cuts, scrapes | | | | chemical additives with animals. The animals may have |
| and bruises. Frankincense can be used to help | | | | a negative reaction to the chemicals and the oil will |
| disinfect and cleanse a wound prior to beginning the | | | | not have the same medicinal effects. |
| healing process. Peace & Calming and Valor oil | | | | Share the experience of using essential oils with your |
| blends can be used to help with anxiety and | | | | pets to help them be strong and healthy. Your pet |
| nervousness in animals. Purification oil blend and | | | | will really appreciate having a natural solution to help |
| lemongrass oil can be used to prevent flea and tick | | | | support its health. |