Pet Aromatherapy: Using Scent to Treat Animal Illnesses
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Dogs are social animals, originally living in natural environments, naturally possessing the ability to recognize and utilize plants, which far exceeds human understanding.
Pets, like many insects and animals, avoid unpleasant smells and choose to consume grasses that aid digestion and soothe skin.
When they were later kept by humans and gradually separated from nature, industrial production of various chemical synthetic products and medicines brought about some health problems for them. Western medicine does not treat animals or humans as a whole, but rather focuses on symptomatic treatment.
Aromatic therapy (a type of holistic natural therapy) balances the body's systems, strengthens the immune system, and prevents disease through a slow and safe approach.
Many professional aromatherapists and veterinarians in Western aromatherapy countries have clinically proven that aromatherapy not only helps humans and self-healing, but can also be safely used in animal care and nursing, becoming a helpful assistant for pet owners.
——Partially quoted from 'Floral Gravity'
What is Pet Aromatherapy?
Definition
By using essential oils extracted from fragrant plants as a medium, and through methods such as massage, bathing, and aromatherapy, the essential oils enter the animal's body through respiration or skin absorption, achieving relaxation of mental stress and promotion of physical health through natural therapy.
Pet aromatherapy is a preventive, health-promoting, and restorative natural holistic therapy.
It utilizes different-effect plant essential oils, through specific adjustments by professionals, and employs corresponding methods to use them in a state that pets do not reject, to improve pet's physical, mental, and spiritual health, and ultimately achieve their health and well-being. It is also a method of using plants to prevent and treat pet diseases.
Dog Aromatherapy Application Methods
Single-flavor essential oils suitable for dogs
Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Tuberose, Rose, Frankincense, Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, German Roman Chamomile, Lemon Balm.
Single-flavor essential oils suitable for cats
Lavender, Rose, Tuberose, Neroli, Chamomile (Pure extract is more suitable for cats)
Base oils suitable for pet aromatherapy
Hop Hop Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Olive Oil, Rosehip Oil
Precautions:
●Pets under 8 weeks old should not use essential oils.
●The dosage of essential oils for dogs is no more than one-third of the adult dosage. After combining the pet's breed, age, and acceptance, test it before use.
Pet essential oil usage restrictions
Essential oils used on pets should be particularly mild, generally citrus, chamomile, lavender, and tea tree are safer, and ketones and phenol-rich essential oils should not be used.
- Pregnancy pets' restriction on using essential oils:Avoid using essential oils with increased meridian permeability, dangerous essential oils should not be used, such as rosemary, tuberose, etc. Generally, citrus essential oils are safe during pregnancy, and for prudence, pets should use essential oils under the guidance of a specialist.
- Pets with kidney and liver dysfunction's restriction on using essential oils:Some essential oils can cause liver and kidney toxicity, even if the dosage is low, if the dosage is too high and the effect is not good, it will be dangerous.
- Pets with high blood pressure's restriction on using essential oils:Avoid using yarrow, rosemary, lemon balm, thyme, etc.
- Pets with diabetes' restriction on using essential oils:Do not use white birch, also avoid using fennel, yarrow, etc.
- Pets with asthma's restriction on using essential oils:Do not use steam inhalation.
- Pets with epilepsy's restriction on using essential oils:Avoid using yarrow, rosemary, sweet fennel, lemon balm, etc.
Dog essential oil life application little trick
Hair nourishment formula: PA bathing method
5L water + Tuberose 3 drops + Lavender 2 drops + Sweet Orange 2 drops
● Tuberose essential oil adjusts the pet's skin lipid balance, suitable for pets with excessive skin lipid secretion and dry, scaly skin.
● Lavender essential oil is suitable for balancing normal and dry skin, promoting cell regeneration and healing.
● Sweet Orange essential oil can improve the pet's indigestion, allowing the pet to exude vitality, reduce stress, and increase a sense of warmth and security.
Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial formula: Spray method
200ML pure water + Tea Tree 3 drops + Eucalyptus 2 drops + Lavender 1 drop + Roman Chamomile 1 drop
● Tea tree essential oil has strong antibacterial properties and is effective for treating superficial skin inflammation caused by fungal or bacterial infections in pets.
● Eucalyptus essential oil improves pet's respiratory system symptoms, has strong antibacterial properties.
● Lavender essential oil is suitable for balancing normal and dry skin, promoting cell regeneration and healing.
Motion sickness formula: Spray method
100ML pure water + Peppermint 2 drops + Roman Chamomile 1 drop + Lemon balm 1 drop
● Peppermint essential oil can quickly soothe the pet's nervous tension and anxiety, relieve muscle tension and improve depression.
● Rosemary essential oil clears the mind, relieves the pet's tense feelings, and stabilizes the pet's mood.
● Roman Chamomile essential oil alleviates skin itching and sensitivity, strengthens skin immunity, and calms the pet's mood.
Insect repellent and antibacterial formula: Spray method
100M pure waterL + Lemon Grass 3 drops + Tea Tree 3 drops
● Lemon Grass essential oil can repel insects and eliminate pet odors.
● Tea Tree essential oil has strong antibacterial properties and prevents the intrusion of foreign bacteria and fungi.
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