Can You Use Essential Oils for Dog Care? Yes, you can! Dogs tolerate oils well, but dogs vary greatly in size. Use tiny amounts of oil for sensitive skin puppies and toy breeds. Dilute with coconut oil if needed. I personally apply oils between toes and on the pad of the foot when doing foot applications. I also apply inside the ears an both work really well for Rocky. My other dog Smokey however can not tolerate the smell of essential oils so use with caution. Avoid getting oils in eyes; flush with milk if needed.
Essential Oil Favorites for Dogs:
Frankincense – Inflammation, Insect/Snake Bites, Scarring, Warts
Heliachrysum – Bleeding, Wound Care
Lavender – Abscesses, Stress, Burns, Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Vertigo, Wound Care
Lemon – Stress, Electrolyte Balance, Immune Boost, Infections, Lymph Function, Claw Strength
Oregano – Ringworm
Peppermint – Nausea, Heatstroke, Inflammation, Muscle Pain, Ulcers
Can You Use Essential Oils for Dog Care?
Flea Repellent:
Mist: In a 16 oz spray bottle, put 4-6 drops of Rosemary and 4-6 drops of Purify: and then fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water. Lightly spray dog, avoiding eyes. Reapply as needed for flea prevention.
Kennel Cough:
Combine 25 drops each of Peppermint, Lime and Thyme. Diffuse. Apply (dosage based on size) to paws 4-6 times a day.
Travel Tip:
Apply a drop of Serenity to travel crate for a more peaceful ride.
Disclosure: We are NOT providing medical advice. Always consult your physician for medical treatment. The advice shared in this page has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help.
More Essential Oils Post:
Uses and Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil
Use and Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil
Uses and Benefits of Slim and Sassy Essential Oil
How to remove sour smell from wet clothes
34 Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 21 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
Share This!
Reader Interactions
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Leave a Reply