| 3 Best Essential Oils to Calm Your Pet |
| Written by Christa McCourt | ||||||||
| Tuesday, 28 October 2008 | ||||||||
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Animals are special because they live in the present and exude an air of happiness, innocence and unconditional love to their people. Our pets love us just as much as we love them.
Animals are special because they live in the present and exude an air of happiness, innocence and unconditional love to their people. Our pets love us just as much as we love them. But sometimes an animal comes into our life that is a bit "out there!" For example, the pup with attachment issues who destroys your home when you're at work. Or, how about the cat who hides for ever when a friend comes to visit. Or, what about the dog who won't go potty if it's raining outside? Have you heard these stories before? My two cats, Sam and Max, just love to relax on our screened in patio. However, when the garbage truck comes by, they run and hide like their life depends on it! Your animals' fears might sound crazy to us, but they are completely real for your animal. Applying essential oils to our pets can help lessen their anxieties. Because of an animal's heightened senses, they respond very well to essential oils. In the wild, animals eat specific plants to heal themselves. In captivity (our homes), the pant kingdom is not readily available. Using essential oils on your pet gives them access to the vast healing properties of nature. Three best essential oils to calm your pet: Roman Chamomile, Lavender and Peace & Calming These 3 essential oils can be used to help your pet with; separation issues, anxiety, hyperactivity, abuse, trauma, sadness, trips to the vet's office, loss of another pet and any other circumstance that causes your pet distress. Please know that less is more when applying essential oils to animals. Animals are very sensitive. Also, with animals, it's best to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil such as organic olive oil. I recommend one part essential oil to 1 part carrier oil for all animals EXCEPT cats. The dilution ratio for cats is 1 part essential oil to 10 parts carrier oil. Cats are highly sensitive to essential oils. The reason for this is that they lack an enzyme in their liver that digests phenols. Essential oils such as oregano and thyme contain high amounts of phenols, so avoid them around your feline friends. Also, avoid Peace & Calming with your cats because it does contain phenols and citrus oils, which kitties aren't very fond of. On the other hand, lavender and Roman chamomile ARE very safe for cats. How to use essential oils on pets: To calm your dog: Mix together 1 drop of lavender, peace & calming or Roman chamomile essential oil with one drop of organic olive oil. Rub this onto your dogs pads, tips of the ears or through the fur. Apply at any time that your dog is in distress. To help calm your horse: Mix 1 drop of lavender, Roman chamomile or Peace & Calming essential oil with 1 drop of an organic olive oil. Then, rub this mixture into your horse's cornet bands, ears or on their muzzle anytime he/she is having anxiety. To calm your cat: Mix together 1 drop of lavender, peace & calming or Roman chamomile essential oil with TEN drops of organic olive oil. Rub this onto your cat's pads, tips of the ears or comb through their fur. Apply at any time that your cat is in distress. All of the essential oils listed in this article are excellent for human use, as well! Simply apply a drop or two (undiluted) to your wrists, behind your ears or on your shoulders. The next time you open a bottle of lavender essential oil, try sharing some with your animal friends! They'll love it! 2008 Christa McCourt About the Author: Before you buy aromatherapy products online, please view Christa's website and subscribe to her free weekly email newsletter about the benefits of therapeutic grade aromatherapy products for health, healing and green living. Views: 386
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