AromaTouch: Circulatory Issues, Heatstroke, Overworked Muscles
Balance: Anxiety, Joint Issues (Add in Deep Blue and Lemongrass)
Breathe: Asthma, Allergies, Colds, Heatstroke, Kennel Cough
Deep Blue: Arthritis, Muscle Cramps, Wound Care
DigestZen: Allergies, Diarrhea, Digestive Parasites, Ulcers, Vomiting
Frankincense: Anxiety, Colitis, Inflammation, Infections, Insect/Snake Bites, Scarring, Tumors, Warts
Helichrysum: Bleeding, Liver Issues, Nerve Damage, Wound Care
Immortelle: Anxiety, Bleeding, Inflammation, Nerve Damage, Scarring, Tumors, Wound Care
Lavender: Abscesses, Anxiety, Allergies, Burns, Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Tumors, Vertigo, Wound Care
Lemon: Anxiety, Electrolyte Balance, Immune Boost, Infections, Lymph Function, Claw Strength
Melissa: Anxiety, Chronic Cough, Depression, Flu, Herpes, Immune Support
OnGuard: Abscesses, Colds, Flu, Immune Support, MRSA, Oral Health, Parasites, Spider Bites
Oregano: Bronchitis, Colds, Infections, MRSA, Ringworm, Strep, Staph
Peppermint: Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Fever, Heatstroke, Inflammation, Muscle Pain, Ulcers
Serenity: Anxiety, Burns, Inflammation, Nerve Damage, Scarring, Tumors, Wound Care
Zendocrine: Kidney and Bladder Infections, Liver Support
Dogs respond incredibly well to essential oils. The essential oils work fast and get into the bloodstream within 15 to 20 seconds of being applied. Essential oils do not build up in the systems like drugs do, so the essential oils do need to be reapplied as needed.
As with all doTerra essential oils, only a small amount of oil is needed to be effective. Since dogs vary greatly in size and sensitivity, use tiny amounts of essential oil for dogs with sensitive skin as well as on puppies. The essential oils can be diluted with coconut oil.
When applying essential oils on dogs, avoid getting the oils in the eyes. If a small amount of oil does go into the eye, flush with milk as needed. Apply the oils between the toes and on the pad of the foot when doing foot applications. The essential oils can be diffused aromatically to improve a dog's mood, purify the air and open the airways. Topically the oils can be massaged onto the dog and taken internally.
Here are some important things to remember when you intend to use essential oils on your dog.
· Dog’s sense of smell is extremely sensitive. Do not apply the oils directly on or around your dog’s nose or eyes. What smells good to you may be very irritating to your dog, especially if he cannot escape the smell. Try the bottoms of the paws (between the pads) or the ear flap or back of the neck.
· Be cautious about using stimulant-type oils with your dog if she is pregnant, ill or epileptic. Research your oil for possible side effects before you use it.
· Always dilute your oils and start with the smallest dose possible until you know how your dog will react. Test the oil by holding the bottle out for him and see his reaction. Let your dog decide if he wants the oil! My dog runs to me when I use Balance and Frankincense and I always share with her.
The book, Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals, by Kristen Leigh Bell, has the 20 best and worst oils for dogs. A few examples include:
Best: Lavender, Geranium, Basil, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus and Frankincense.
Worst: Cassia, Oregano, Birch, Camphor and Wintergreen.
