Before you
attempt to use aromatherapy on your own pets, keep in mind that
essential oils are always diluted before they are applied to a
pet's skin or sprayed on their coat. Almond oil, olive oil and
jojoba oil are common base oils to which a few drops of the
essential oil is added. Usually all that is needed is about one
ounce of the base oil combined with two to three drops of the
essential oil.
Tipping is
the most effective form of applying essential oils to your pet.
I
have found that if you do the ears, it is a much quicker
response. Here is why: paws of an animal were made to keep
things out, everything from sticks to harmful chemicals. This
also includes essential oils. The oils will get absorbed via
the paws, but not as well as through the ears. People who are
still saying “the paws” are people who are comparing animals to
humans, and we absorb stuff through our feet. This just isn’t
true for animals because their pads are so tough and
“impenetrable” to most everything. Below are some pictures of
what I mean by tipping the ears.
Ok, my fingers and thumb are oiled down, and I start at the
base of the ear (picture 1) and slide my fingers to the tip
of the ear (picture 2). You can also massage the ears
(animals LOVE it).
When
using essential oils, it is also essential for you to
remember that a dog or cat's sense of smell is much more
acute than our own. Signs that an aromatherapy treatment is
too overwhelming for your pet are tearing eyes, sneezing,
pacing or whining. Cats may lick themselves excessively and
dogs may rub their head on the ground in order to escape the
smell. Many pets also have allergies to essential oils. For
instance, chamomile is related to the ragweed plant, which
is a common allergen for both pets and humans. This is why
it is so important to use a mild solution at first and use
your powers of observation the first few times you use an
essential oil mixture on a pet.
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