Treatment Suggestions – dogs and large farm animals
Aromatherapy seems to work particularly well when treating the following conditions in dogs and large farm animals:
Nervousness, Panic, Fear
The following essential oils have calming, grounding and uplifting properties:
Vetiver, Petitgrain, Marjoram, Orange, Lavender, Chamomile (German and Roman), Neroli, Lemongrass, Basil, Bergamot, Labdanum, Frankincense and Ylang-Ylang
Preferred Method of application:
- Oil blend – Massage, involving gentle touch and soothing, calm, repetitive affirmations
- Burner, Vaporizer and Spritzer – Diffusion into surroundings, spray bedding
Fatigue
The following essential oils have stimulating, revitalizing and uplifting properties:
Rosemary, Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Caraway, Cinnamon Leaf, Nutmeg, Peppermint and Orange
Preferred method of application:
- Oil Based Blend – Massage with stimulating, loving affirmation
- Burner, Vaporizer and Spritzer – Diffusion into surroundings, spray bedding
Poor Digestion
The following essential oils have stimulating, revitalizing and aperitif properties:
Caraway, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tangerine, Spearmint, Lemon and Peppermint
Preferred method of application:
- Oil Based Blend – Oral, 1 to 2 drops on food before and 1 to 2 drops after feeding
- Burner, Vaporizer and Spritzer – Diffusion into surroundings, spray bedding.
Aches and Pains
The following essential oils have healing and analgesic properties:
Black Pepper, Peppermint, Spearmint, Juniper Berry, Basil, Bay and Thyme
Preferred method of application:
- Oil Based Blend – Massage or apply gently onto joints, areas of stiffness and painful joints or areas
- Salve – apply small amount lightly to affected area
Skin Conditions: infections, irritation, itchy skin, mange, lackluster fur
The following essential oils have insecticidal, healing, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and skin calming properties:
Clary Sage, Citronella, Peppermint, Lemon, Geranium, Rosewood, Lavender, Myrrh, Bay, Rose, Frankincense, Chamomile (German and Roman), Neem, Niaouli, Helichrysum, Marjoram and Carrot Seed
Preferred method of application
- Oil Based Blend – Apply small amount to area
- Salve – Apply small amount to area
- Spritzer – generously spray bedding and dog’s living area. Lightly spray areas on dog’s body.
Insecticide: ticks and fleas, ringworm – Fungal skin conditions
The following essential oils have insecticidal, anti-viral, anti-fungal and healing properties
Citronella, Clary Sage, Peppermint, Thyme, Lavender, Marjoram, Neem, Lemongrass, Lemon, Myrrh, Bay and Frankincense
Preferred method of application:
- Oil Based Blend – Apply small amount to area
- Salve – Apply small amount to area
- Spritzer – generously spray bedding and dog’s living area. Spray affected areas on dog’s body.
Ear Conditions
The following essential oils have healing, calming, insecticidal, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties:
Lavender, Bergamot, Niaouli, Roman Chamomile and Neem
Preferred method of application:
- Spritzer – spray a water, alcohol and oil solution onto ear (if your dog will tolerate this) or wipe with dampened cotton pads or toweling.
Anorexia
The following essential oils have stimulating and aperitif qualities:
Most Citrus oils are used to stimulate appetite, such as Bergamot, Orange, Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit
- Oil Based Blend – massage onto stomach (avoiding loin area) with stimulating and loving affirmations
- Burner, Vaporizer and Spritzer – diffusion into surroundings and spray dogs’ bedding
Sores, Minor Cuts and Burns, Bruises
The following essential oils have healing, antibacterial, anti-viral, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties:
Helichrysum, Labdanum, Lavender, Geranium, Myrrh, Rosewood and Thyme
- Cotton pads – moisten cotton pad with solution and place on sore and hold firmly but lightly, while uttering healing and loving affirmations after cleaning with sterile salt water solution.
- Spritzer and salve – Minor cuts and scratches, spray area lightly or dab salve on wound after cleaning with sterile salt water solution. Any wound that requires a dressing should be seen to by your vet.
Coughs and Minor Lung Complaints
The following essential oils have expectorant and healing properties
Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Peppermint and Niaouli
- Oil Based Blend – Massage onto chest gently
- Burner, Vaporizer and Spritzer – diffusion into environment and spritz dog’s bedding
Sleeplessness and Hyperactivity
The following essential oils have sedative and calming effects:
Vetiver, Petitgrain, Marjoram, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Rosewood, Lavender, Chamomile (Roman and German) and Orange
- Oil Based Blend – Massage with calming affirmation in a calm environment
- Burner, Vaporizer and spritzer – diffusion into environment and spritz dog’s bedding
Feeling Run Down
The following essential oils have healing and boosting effects:
Neroli, Basil, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Bay, Palmarosa, Niaouli, Coriander and Thyme
- Oil Based Blend – gently massage into neck and shoulders with stimulating affirmations
- Burner, Vaporizer and Spritzer – diffusion into environment and spritz dog’s bedding
Teething, Oral Hygiene and Toothache
The following essential oils have healing and antibacterial properties:
Coriander, Peppermint, Spearmint, Myrrh and Roman Chamomile
- Wipes or Cotton Pads – moisten with a water solution of diluted essential oils and wipe teeth.
- Oil Based Blend – use a dropper to drop 1 to 3 drops into your dog’s mouth once or twice a day. Apply diluted to gums to relieve pain.
Hygiene and Bad Smells
The following essential oils have healing, insecticidal, anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and will also get rid of bad smells:
Clary Sage, Citronella, Peppermint, Lemon, Orange, Geranium, Rosewood, Lavender, Myrrh, Bay, Grapefruit, Lime and Bergamot
- Wipes – Moisten with a diluted water solution to clean areas
- Spritzer – Spray areas and wipe down. Make a water and alcohol solution to spritz your dog
- Bath – add to Shampoo when bathing your dog, or add a few drops to bath water
- Burner or Vaporizer – diffuse into the air to deodorize the environment.