Supporting Pet Health With Essential Oils

It is commonly known that essential oils can be usedproblems.
to support the health and wellness of people, but canBe 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 grownDiluting the essential oil with a carrier may also be
plant material, provide a natural way to support theneeded for small pets. Extra virgin olive oil is an
health of our treasured four-legged and winged familyexample 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 supportedof the oil and help it to absorb in slowly and gradually.
with essential oils. In the wild, animals are dailyAnimals are often very sensitive to smells and not
exposed to the fragrances of plants. All animals smellmuch of the aromatic plant oil is needed.
the aromatic plant oils that are naturally released inWhen working with pets, only use pure therapeutic
the air. Birds and animals that eat plants are digestinggrade oils that are carefully distilled from wild-crafted
and absorbing the plant oils as part of their diet. Theirplants. Wild-crafted plants are grown in soil that has
skin is absorbing the plant liquids each time they treadnever 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 theresidues in our essential oils. The plants should also be
same ways they are used with people. Somedistilled at low pressure and low temperature to
examples are using peppermint, clove and cinnamonpreserve the powerful therapeutic effects. Never use
to help boost the immune system. Lavender andoils that are synthetically produced or diluted with
cypress oils can be used to help heal cuts, scrapeschemical additives with animals. The animals may have
and bruises. Frankincense can be used to helpa negative reaction to the chemicals and the oil will
disinfect and cleanse a wound prior to beginning thenot have the same medicinal effects.
healing process. Peace & Calming and Valor oilShare the experience of using essential oils with your
blends can be used to help with anxiety andpets to help them be strong and healthy. Your pet
nervousness in animals. Purification oil blend andwill really appreciate having a natural solution to help
lemongrass oil can be used to prevent flea and ticksupport its health.