Aromatherapy is used by fanatics, groomers and pet salons to trea mild illnesses such as skin inflammations, itchy skin ear infections, rashes, bad breath, flatulence and motions illness. Psychologically, positive oils also have a calming or relaxing effect on animals. For example lavender oil not only helps kitties repel insects but it also makes them feel sleepy or content. Roman chamomile can be used to treat an ear infection as well as soothe the nerves of a dog in pain.
Essential oils are also often used as home treatments. However before you try to make use of aromatherapy by yourself pets, keep in mind that essential oils are always diluted before they are applied to a pet's skin or sprayed on their coat. Almond oil, olive oil and jojoba oil are common base oils to which a few drops of the essential oil is added. Usually all that is necessary is about ounce of the base oil combined with to drops of the essential oil.
Essential oils may even be diluted in a spray bottle and misted onto the pet or the pet's bedding. You can basically dilute a few drops in distilled water or you can use water as well as a combination of aloe, witch hazel or cider vinegar. The traditional recommendation is to make use of twenty to 30 drops of oil per eight ounces of liquid. Any less might not be effective and any more might be poisonous to the pet.Oils may even be diluted in vodka or brandy and dabbed on the bottom of the pet's paws or on an acupressure point such as the tips of the ears. This is the process to make use of in the event you are dealing with a panicky pet. Seldom feed your pet alcohol or essential oil directly.
Essential oils are also effective flea and tick repellents and are as effective as sprays and powders that contain plenty of poisonous chemicals. Oils such as peppermint, citronella, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, geranium, bay and myrrh have been parts of herbal flea sprays and flea collars for plenty of years. You can basically make your own flea and tick spray by combining about 25 drops of any of these oils in to eight ounces of water. Shake the mixture well and spray it on your pet, being cautious to shield its eyes from mist. This mixture may even be sprayed anywhere that you suspect there could be a breeding bug infestation.
When using essential oils it is also essential for you to keep in mind that a dog or cat's sense of smell is much more acute than our own. Signs that an aromatherapy treatment is overwhelming for your pet are tearing eyes, sneezing, pacing or whining. Felines may lick themselves excessively and canines may rub their head on the ground in order to escape the smell. Plenty of pets also have allergies to essential oils. For example, chamomile is related to the ragweed plant, which is a common allergen for both pets and humans. This is why it is so important to make use of a light solution at first and use your powers of observation the first few times you use an essential oil mixture on a pet.
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