Essential Oils For Dogs
Essential Oils Properties & Uses Bergamot Anti-fungal, soothing.
Excellent for ear infections caused by yeast or bacterial overgrowth.
Caution: Can cause photo-sensitization. Avoid the sun after use.
Carrot Seed Anti-inflammatory, tonic, with moderate antibacterial effects.
Good for dry, flaky, sensitive skin which is prone to infection.
Can rejuvenate and stimulate tissue regeneration, thus effective for scar healing.
Cedarwood Antiseptic, tonifying, circulation-stimulating.
Good for skin and coat conditioning and dermatitis of all types.
Flea-repelling.
Chamomile, German Anti-inflammatory, non-toxic, gentle and safe to use.
Good for skin irritations, allergic reactions, burns.
Chamomile, Roman Antispasmodic, analgesic, nerve-calming.
Good for soothing the central nervous system.
Effective for relief of muscle pains, cramps, teething pain.
A "must-have" oil for dogs! Clary Sage Nerve-calming, gentle when used in small amounts and properly diluted.
Sedates the central nervous system.
Eucalyptus Radiata Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, an expectorant.
Good for relief of chest congestion.
Effective in repelling flea.
Geranium Gentle and safe, anti-fungal.
Good for skin irritations, fungal ear infections.
Effective in repelling ticks.
Ginger Non-toxic, non-irritating and safe to use in small amounts, properly diluted.
Good for motion sickness, aids digestion.
Effective for pain relief caused by arthritis, dysplasia, strains and sprains.
Helichrysum Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, regenerative effects; extremely therapeutic.
Excellent for skin conditions and irritations (e.g. eczema).
Effective for healing of scars and bruises.
Effective for pain relief.
Lavender Very safe and gentle, antibacterial, anti-itch, nerve-calming.
Good for many common animal ailments, e.g. skin irritations, first aid.
A "must-have" oil for your dog! Marjoram, Sweet Strong antibacterial, calming, a muscle relaxant.
Good for bacterial skin infections, wound care, insect repelling.
Niaouli Antihistaminic, powerful antibacterial properties, yet less likely to cause irritation than Tea Tree.
Good for ear infections and skin problems caused by allergies.
A "must-have" for dogs! Peppermint Antispasmodic, stimulates circulation, insect-repelling.
Good for arthritis, dysplasia, sprains and strains.
Works well with ginger to treat motion sickness.
Another "must-have" for dogs! Sweet Orange Falming, deodorizing, flea-repelling.
Caution: Can cause photo-sensitization. Avoid the sun after use.
Valerian Nerve-calming.
Good for treating dog anxiety such as separation and noise anxiety.
For more information on Essential oils and dogs check out his website:
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