Holistic Pet Care with Essential Oils ~ Submitted by YOU!
"You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals."
Paul McCartney
There's a furry/feathery segment of the population whose wellness can benefit from {pure} essential oils too, our ever lovin pets.
Knowing our pets can also benefit from {pure} essential oils is one thing, finding "correct" information for {pure} essential oil pet care is another.
If you've ever jumped into this research you know that most of the information out there includes conflicting views and advice. Like many of you, I'm looking for appropriate resources too. While wrestling with how to find the correct information to share with you...I had the best idea!
Why not turn to the experts...YOU! Those of you who have put {pure} essential oils to work in your backyard or barnyard.
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How do you use essential oils in your "peaceable" kingdom?
We await your wisdom!
"Yes, Repecka...you know what they say...
There's probably an oil for that and Lord help us she uses the right one."
SO looking forward to learning from YOU!
REBECCA
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posted by Rebecca @ 9:00 PM
41 Comments
41 Comments:
I have a lavender spray for my horse, I get from ZephersGarden.com. Awesome stuff!!!
I love hearing the stories about dogs and Frankincense. Animals are extremely smart. Let them smell the oils and they will let you know if it's going to work for them or not. If they like it ~ they will try to lick the bottle. BE SURE however that you only use PURE Essential Oils. Additives are not good for us ~ not good for them.
Purify for fleas ~ again just use the "sniff" test. Only add a couple of drops to their collar at first to make sure that it is a good thing for them to deal with all day long.
I would love to hear what others have to say about a spray for Horses and flies. They can be so miserable in the summers and fall.
I loved these posts on FaceBook:
Stacey Stirtz Moyles ~ Yes absolute yes. We use them on our cattle and horses regularly. While not exactly "pets" they are still animals who love the oils
We use digestzen on calves with scours or colicky horses. Citrus bliss on cows with mastitis. Lavender on cuts, scraps and gashes. Balance is good on a high strung horse. No need to dilute. Use the same amount you would on a human.
I have started doing some studying on the benefits of using essential oils on animals (I have a veritable 'ark' of assorted critters). My critters are my kids and I would love to be able to share the healing properties with them. So far I have discovered that you have to be VERY careful what you use on/around what type of animal. Some oils, even in the most purest and organic form can still be toxic. The best example would be tea tree oil.
I am starting out slow using hydrosols instead of actual oils. Never force anything on an animal, let them smell it and they will tell you if they like it or not. Lucky for me, all my cats, dogs, and rabbit like lavender (it is my FAVORITE personally).
Thanks Rebecca for starting this conversation!!
Thanks Cathy, oils and animals is an interesting subject! If you've ever heard of muscle testing...animals are naturals at it! They instinctively know what they need and what they don't need.
I have 3 dogs...Remington (BIG chocolate lab, 10 years old), Gizmo (medium size lab mix mutt, 10 years old), Daisy (my little baby girl chihuahua, 6 years old). The two boys have skin issues and Giz is allergic to fleas. He gets bit, hair falls out, he itches and scratches until we are ALL crazy. We did the vet routine with a shot of steroids and anti biotics and flea dope...OMG it was HORRIBLE! He was thirsty, hungry, angry, pretty much what people go thru on the steroids. He had to pee every 10 minutes, he would literally take food out of your hand and gobble it down. Oh it was bad. SO, for the fleas I use meleluca and peppermint on their collars. For the itchy, scaly dry skin I use lavender mixed with a little carrier and Giz loves it. He sees me pick up the bottle and spreads himself on the floor for oil time. Rem not so much but once I chase him down and start rubbing it in he likes it. Rem is scared of thunder, deathly afraid. 120 lbs of big hulking dog trying to climb into bed with us at the slightest rumble...yeah not so much fun! Lavender in the diffuser and he sleeps peacefully thru it! Now Daisy...Daisy is a strange little thing, she has always loved lotions and chapsticks and well anything in a tube she can chew open and eat. I put lavender on my hands, she licks it off. I use frankencense on my face at night, she kisses me until it's gone. When I drop lemon in my mouth, she wants to lick my lips. In short my dogs (well 2 of them) LOVE the EO's. I love that I can keep the fleas away without the drugs and poisons in the stuff they give them. Upset tummy, a little lavender and peppermint on the ears works wonders. I've also been reading about using frankincense on warts (which Giz has a few) and I'm going to give that a try.
Can someone please tell me what I can put on my poor little chihuahua to repel fleas? I have been forced to keep her inside because Advantix did not work and she gets sores from constant biting and scratching if she gets a flea.
I use a drop or two of meleluca and/or peppermint on the collar. Let it dry then put it back on her. My chihauhau is a flea MAGNET! They don't seem to bother her but boy does she carry them around! I've never had luck with any of the commercial flea products on her either. The EO's I usually do once a week and they seem to work well.
Citronella , can kill chickens . Lavender however is good to keep red mites away , you can even spray under there wings ,
My beagle, Chester, has had a sore leg for about a month now. I took him to the vet and was told he hurt his back and was given pain meds. They don't seem to work at all. I've been trying to find out which oils to use safely on him when I came across your post a couple of days ago. Last night I used some Roman Chamomile and Lavender, diluted with fractionated coconut oil. He loved it! Even rolled over to show me where to apply it! I put it on his paw pads and his back legs (the sore ones). Not too long after applying this combo, he came to me on the couch. He'd been just sitting next to me, begging to be lifted up but this time he almost jumped up! He hasn't gotten that far in 1 month! I applied a combo of Frankincense and Lavender today and he's resting comfortably. Can I tell you I love my oils?! Yay for the natural approach! I'm going to keep an eye on him and apply the combo later this evening. Thank you, Rebecca!
I have used lavender to calm cattle. I plan on using oils this year for farm animals. I have started a board on p interest with my findings. Search Chad N Tracy Robinson. I also post things on: Facebook.com/oils4you
I used to run an animal rescue, now I do it case by case. We have used Essential oils for over 25 years with my family as well as on the animals with Amazing results. Vet bills are almost non existant, with the exceptions of serious injuries.
My favorites are: Lavendar, Tea Tree, Chamomile, Myrrh, Frankicense, and garlic. Two other items that are not oils, I use Cinnamon, and Raw honey. They encompass almost everything that nature throws at us for all animals we have tried....Chickens,cattle, rabbits, goats, dogs, cats, horses,and a llama.
These work on Chicken lice, leg mites, fungus, bacterial infections, wounds, ear and eye infections (chamomile tea, raw honey, and garlic) as well as wounds, rain rot, hoof rot, burns, and skin issues, lice, ticks, abcesses, etc.
I would like to do a Thesis for my BSN on these someday when I get to that point.
my little poodle has tummy problems. When he starts hacking like he is going to throw up, I grab the peppermint and fco. Within 2 minutes he is flocking like a puppy. No more tummy problems! He is 8 years old. He does have skin tags, moles and cysts that I would like to remove. Does anyone have any suggestons?
My toy poodle has allopecia and it causes hair loss. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use to stimulate hair growth? Apparently it's an adrenal issue.
My sister in law has a Norwegian Elkhound that have cysts and a Keeshond that is diabetic. She is asking if there is any oils she can use on the cysts or to help control his diabetes. Any ideas anyone? would love to hear from everyone w/ any ideas. Thank you
When I put my son to bed and I'm putting his oils on him (peaceful child and a touch of Melissa on his heart) and I have put a touch of lavender on my hands then rubbed our pup's head/ears. She always tries to lick my hands (which I haven't allowed). Sounds like it would be okay if she did lick a little.
I read that geranium is good for ticks so I put a couple drops on her bath. I also started to add a drop or two of lavender (hoping to help with her dry flaky skin) and roman chamomile.
Thank you so much!
Please consult your veterinarian before using any oils on your pets. I know tea tree oil is toxic to cats. Your vet will know what is dangerous for your furry, feathered, or finned family members.
I have been using EO's for a while now, and would love to use it on my dog. She urinates when she stands up on her back legs, or when she is overly excited. Is there any EO's that can be recommended to help her. We are at the end of our rope. The vet keeps saying it is behavioral but we don't feel this is the case. She is a well trained dog and she knows when she has these "accidents". HELP!
My 10 year old golden has been dealing with hip dysplasia since he was 6 months old. It's getting to the point that it's painful for me to watch him walk, but he's still happy. He's currently on meds that are costing $100/month. I started EO's a couple of months ago and would love any suggestions that may help him. I know there's got to be something out there besides pricey meds that will give him some relief.
My Cock-A-Poo DannyBoy gets LLP for his allergies. I use LLP as well. It stops his scratching and my sniffling. It's also a Sleep inducer.
Wondering if you found any answers? I have a 9 year old golden and he is getting a little "creaky" in the joints. I've never used EO's but am willing to start.
I have been using Young Living Essential Oils for the past year on myself, to combat fibromyalgia pain, migraines, arthritis pain, allergies, and to ward off colds. I no longer take cymbalta, lyrica, etc. I have placed drops of the Young Living Purification blend on my dogs collars to help get us through the flea and tic season as well as using the "animal scents" from young living on my dog to help her with her aches. My lab also has a problem with her knee on her right rear leg. I think she could benefit from a brace until it heals, but have a problem with paying $300-700 dollars for a brace. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can adapt say a human elbow brace for a dog knee brace?
I read somewhere that castor oil rubbed on human sebaceous cysts will cause it to break up and go away.. maybe it does the same thing on dogs? my Boston gets them on his head sometimes, next time I'm thinking of try it
You might also look at their food...remove any grains as they can be allergic tpo it just like people
I'd like any suggestions for seizures in goldens. Apparently it is not unusual as they age (she's 8) and gets expensive...
I'm not sure about goldens, but there is quite a bit of information about Frankincense being used to combat seizures.
My mid sized lab mutt mix has some major hip issues. If we walk him too far or he jumps wrong or just has a big play day he can't hardly walk afterwards. I have been using peppermint and lavender cut with whatever oil I have handy (grapeseed, walnut, etc) and rub on his hips. I massage it in well and it helps him be able to move around some. I got some deep blue in my order this week so I'm going to try that on him and see what happens. The massage part is important too. He LOVES it...he sees me pick up my oil and he lays down for me to rub!
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I have an 8yr old chocolate lab that has always had ear problems. The vet thought it was food allergies then ear mites, wasn't either of those. The vet packed his ears multiple times which seemed to help for a little bit. He is constantly shaking his head because his ears are bothering him so bad and it gets worse when he barks. We use cleaning solution in his ears but that is it. What oils would anyone suggest using to see if something will help his ears?
Wendy, we've wiped the insides of our daughter's labs ears with Melaleuca and Lavender diluted with a little FCO, worked great for this issue which is probably allergies or yeast.
How many drops of each EO did you use? And how often did you wipe the dogs ears?
Thanks so much for replying
Also how far down do you wipe in their ear?
Put a two drops on a cotton ball per ear and wipe inside as best you can, 2 to 3x a day...don't ever drip EOs in the ear canal :))
I read that geranium is good for ticks so lease tell me what LLP is
What is FCO? And Do you put 2 drops each EO or one of each?
FCO is fractionated coconut oil. 2 drops of each EO on a cotton ball :)
This looks like someone who might have answers: http://www.oilyvet.com/
Muscle testing is a great way to find out if something is ok for you. My chiropractor uses it to determine what supplements I need to add or take out of my medication to help with the side affects of my Crohn's medications. Maybe I should have him check out my aging Dane.
I love this blog, thank you for great information!
My daughter volunteers with a rescue group and currently has kittens that are terribly infested with ringworm. It has gotten into the bloodstream of one kitten - he has lost all of his fur and the vet wants to put him to sleep but she doesn't want to give up on him just yet.
I know some oils can be toxic to kitties, do you have ANY recommendations for an antifungal treatment safe for kitties? She doesn't want to lose him. :(
Love all the info on here. I have two kittens under 6 months and a pit bull puppy. They ALL have fleas. Help! Can I use any essential oils on my kittens? What about the puppy?
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