Do you know………. Essential oils are naturally occurring, potent volatile aromatic compounds that are extracted from  the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants with a distinct therapeutic properties used in natural healing treatment for humans and animals. Though, dogs are more sensitive to essential oil than humans, therefore consult a trained Aromatherapist or your veterinarian before using any essential oil. There are often several essential oils which can be beneficial for dogs and there are some essential oils that should never be used for animals, few eg:

Anise, Birch, Camphor, Clove, Garlic, Horseradish, Juniper, Mustard, Oregano, Tea Tree, Thyme, Peppermint, Ylang ylang, Wintergreen, or Yarrow

Natural Shampoo for Canine Friend

 Safety of Essential Oils for Dogs:

Do not add Essential Oils to dog’s food or drinking water

Don’t use Essential Oils for puppies under 10 weeks of age

Apply Essential Oil only with proper dilution

Avoid eyes, nose, anal area, and genital areas.

Chose 3-4 Essential Oils from the safe list based on the need on hand

Natural Canine Wash-Shampoo:

1/4 Cup Unscented Castile Soap

1/4 Cup Apple cider Vinegar

2 Cups Warm Water

2 drops Lavender Essential Oil (relaxing, Calming, repels fleas, antiseptic, helps wounds heal well)

1 drop Lemon Grass Essential Oil (ticks and fleas repellent, can improve dog’s skin)

 Add all ingredients in a glass jar, cover, mix, label. Use enough quantity to wash and shampoo your dog, lather, rinse thoroughly with warm water. Pat dry.

References
Bell, Kristen Leigh. 2004. Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals. Forres, Scotland: Findhorn Press.
Herron, M.E., et al. 2008. Retrospective evaluation of the effects of diazepam in dogs with anxiety-related behavior problems, JAVMA 233(9): 1420–24.
Keith, Elizabeth Rowan. 2010. “Essential Oil Use in Canine Veterinary Medicine.” Schwartz, Stefanie. 2003. Separation anxiety syndrome in dogs and cats, JAVMA 222(11): 1526–32.
Villar, D., et al. 1994. Toxicity of melaleuca oil and related essential oils applied topically on dogs and cats, Veterinary and Human Toxicology 36(2): 139–42.

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Om Healing………..Uma
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