Is all the Hype About Aromatherapy and Essential Oils True?

How about Pets and Aromatherapy?

The Native Americans were the first to use Pine as a flea repellent. They stuffed pine needles in their mattresses to repel fleas and lice!

Note about Cats: Certain oils can be very toxic to cats. Citrus products and pine oils in particular. According to Valerie Ann Wormwood, lavender and/or Cedarwood can be used for fleas on cats. Please see the section oils for cats for further information.

How do I use Essential oils for Dogs?

Again, dog aromatherapy is similar to humans so browse through the uses section to get more ideas on how to use the oils! Individual oils listed throughout this website contain safety information such as dilution as well as a pet section with some tips.

How do I know which Oils to use for Dog Home Remedies?

Using the oils may be a bit of a learning curve at first. You need to choose several oils to start working with and see how your dog reacts.

Most animals, including dogs, love the smell and they usually perk up when they like it. It they are whining, drooling, and having some other reaction then you should try a different oil. They should look interested and they will be! Then home remedies for dogs is easy and fun!

What are the Dilution Ratios for Dogs?

The best way to think about dilution for dogs is to go by the weight of the dog. A small dog under 20 pounds you would treat as a human child or toddler. I would dilute from 30-90% of the human dose again depending on its size.

Essential oils for larger dogs can be used similarly to humans. A medium dog that is in the range of 25-50 pounds can tolerate less that a large dog that is 100 pounds!