are essential oils safe for dogs
Always use the rule ‘when in doubt …don’t. ' When using essential oils within a barn or kennel type facility it is best to store aromatherapy products in aroma-safe containers and in a locked cabinet. Keep away from animals and children. Be mindful of your fellow barn/stable/kennel mates and their animal friends. Some essential oils are contraindicated for use with certain health care conditions. Essential oils for canines (dogs) and equines (horses) , and with some other farm animals, can be used topically for spot application, massage therapy and for skin and hoof/paw care. Getting Started with Essential Oils for Pets I next asked Melissa if she has advice for people interested in getting started very safely using essential oils with pets. Dr. Shelton’s opinion is that first and foremost, the quality of the essential oils must be very good. 1 Using essential oils, the doctor has brought several animals back from the brink of euthanasia, including a cat named Cowboy, Emmett the parrot, and one of her own pets. 2  Dr. Shelton believes the quality of essential oils and proper handling is the key to success with oils. It is important to keep in mind that many oils that are fine for dogs and horses, are not good for cats (such as Citrus and Pine), rabbits or birds. Based on the expert information I’ve read, I don’t recommend the amateur use of most essential oils for cats, rabbits or birds. You’re passionate about your pets, so all-natural, non-toxic products are the only option. Give your four-legged friends shampoo, essential oils, and other products designed especially for them. Animal Scents-Ointment. Essential Oils to Treat MRSA. I’ve become keenly interested in essential oils as one of the few effective treatments for MRSA, and other antibiotic resistant bacterial infections. I really believe one of our last resorts to successfully treat these horrible infections lies with essential oils. Dr. Shelton agrees. We must also consider age, illness (such as epilepsy) and pregnancy when administering essential oils. 30 Essential Oils that may not be Safe for Pets. 1  Anise (Pimpinella anisum). 2  Birch (Betula). 3  Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis). 4  Boldo (Peumus boldus). 5  Calamus (Acorus calamus). 6  Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora). Dr. Shelton has a website at www.oilyvet.com. She’s so passionate about essential oils for animals she created the site specifically for the purpose of educating pet owners. She answers many of the questions she’s been asked by pet owner after pet owner about essential oils for dogs, cats and other companion animals. She also discusses the brand of essential oils she uses and provides a link for people interested in ordering their own oils. Never use essential oils at full strength on any animal. Additionally, you may see an essential oil recommended for a specific use, while it isn’t safe for a different application. Many essential oils can be used topically but not internally. Conversely, some essential oils may be used internally but will irritate the skin. Also, the extreme concentration of essential oils may make a type dangerous for pets, whereas using the plant or herb itself is not an issue.
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