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Furry Companions Need Aromatherapy Too!

November 22nd, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

Who would have ever thought that animals could make use of aromatherapy oil scents? This may seem as ridiculous to some people as the practice of pet physiology. However, it is true. There are aromatherapy recipes for pets as well as for adults and children.

Quite a few essential oils can be used around pets, and can even benefit all your furry and/or feathery creatures. However, you need to use precaution. For instance, it is very important that you use the right concentration of herbal and plant oils. Otherwise, you could come home to find that your animal will need to either be rushed to the emergency room or will already be gone and it will be too late to help it.

Never should you use oils undiluted and you should follow the instructions that you were given when you purchased the oil. If you were not given instructions when you purchased your oil then you should seriously consider the safety of the oil you purchased, because you will be using it at your own risk. It is recommended that you purchase it from vendors you trust so you and your animal will be protected. If you do not have instructions for the use of the oil that you have purchased, however, you may be able to find those instructions online.

The other thing you need to remember about essential oils is that they are for external use only. That means that never under any circumstances unless directed by a doctor or veterinarian give essential oils to your pet internally. Your pet will not be able to digest them for one, and also these oils are too concentrated for your pet. Again, too much oil could harm your pet.

On a less serious note, you will want to know about the benefits of aromatherapy for your pets. For example, there is an oil blend than helps fight against flees. One flee deterrent blend is used for those who have puppies who are four months and older.

Different oils that are used to combat Flees include one or more of the following mixed together in the right proportion: neem oil, jojoba oil, rosemary, and/or vitamin E. You can either learn how to mix your own flee-fighting oil blends or you can purchase them already composed in the store, or online.

The best aromatherapy products are those that do not contain substances such as artificial colors, glitter, or any other artificial ingredient. Also, it is important to use products that are considered safe for use on pets. For instance, lavender is safe to use on cats, and so are the herbs mentioned above.

One other important thing to remember also is that you need to make sure that the aromatherapy oil scents that you use are safe for your specific pet. Do not make the mistake of assuming that just because a particular oil essence is fine for your cat that it will also be fine for your bird, or vice versa. Be careful which aromatherapy products you use around or on your animals, and make sure that you also take precaution when using them on your pet.

There is quite a bit of controversy that surrounds the use of aromatherapy oils for pet. For instance, one source states that the wrong combination of essential oils breathed in by a cat can cause liver damage, or even death. This could possibly also be another effect of using too concentrated of substances on the animal as well.

Once you sift through all the differing opinions regarding the use of aromatherapy oils for pets you will be more confident about whether or not to use them. If you do decide they are safe to use, you will also be able to make a judgment about exactly which ones you can use and when. If your interested you may want to look at Aromatherapy For Dogs by Tracey Peapell to learn more.

Aromatherapy for Dogs!!

March 6th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

I recently came across the book Aromatherapy For Dogs by Tracey Peapell. When I first read the title of this book I thought ‘how the heck can I use Aromatherapy for my dog?’ ‘Do you light an oil burner and get your dog to sniff it?’ Crazy I know so I was intrigued. Turns out there are many ways your dog can benefit from the power of Aromatherapy. What is Aromatherapy anyway? Well the author explains it in very simple terms along with a brief explanation of how essential oils are extracted from plants and flowers. This book is a very easy, informative and educational read with pictures throughout. It teaches you blends you can mix yourself to alleviate conditions like arthritis and rheumatism, fleas, ticks, skin problems, bad breath, anxiety and nervousness and many more.

Along with those aromatherapy tips there are blends to improve your dogs coat, stop lethargy and boost your dogs energy levels.  There are also blends to simply rid your carpet and dog bedding from that all too familiar ‘doggy’ smell. Not all oils are good for dogs and the book covers those to avoid. The author also shares her own and her friends experiences with aromatherapy making it a very entertaining read. All in all, a good concise 39 page book packed with ideas to improve the health and happiness of your dog. Have a look for yourself here.