What’s next for our ESSENTIAL OIL KIT FOR ANIMALS?
LAVENDER.
This Essential Oil has been studied extensively in animals and it is safe to use—even undiluted—with all species. However, Dr. Roark does recommend starting out with dilution for animals under 15 pounds in weight.
LAVENDER can be applied topically, given internally, or diffused.
One of the most common questions Dr. Roark gets asked is regarding anxious feelings in pets and horses—and how Essential Oils can help.
“Fear of thunderstorms, separation issues, stress when there's any sort of change, trailering nervousness in horses, and more. Is there anything we can do that's natural that can help our fur-babies?”
The answer is YES!
While anxious feelings and stress can be very difficult to manage in some cases, the combination of the Grounding Blend and LAVENDER Essential Oil—applied topically and diffused, and a drop or two of each on their bedding—is amazing at helping animals cope with stress. In very severe cases with dogs and horses, adding Vetiver Essential Oil may help as well.
LAVENDER Essential Oil is great in countless cases, including stress reactions, soothing skin, seasonal threat relief, insect bite relief, burns, inflammation, cuts, scrapes, summer itch, respiratory support, stressful situations, anxious feelings, and others!
In fact, LAVENDER was actually the first Essential Oil Dr. Roark had to reorder. In her opinion, no home should be without it!
It's also a favorite Essential Oil to add to some Epsom salts for a nice hot bath after a long day at work.
PRIMARY BENEFITS
• Widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities.
• Soothes occasional skin irritations.
• Reduces appearance of skin imperfections.
• Helps to ease feelings of tension.*
• Great for car rides.
• Promotes peaceful sleep.
AROMATIC APPLICATION:
Diffuse for 2–3 hours as needed (but make sure your pet can leave the room if they desire.)
TOPICAL APPLICATION:
Apply 1–2 drops 2–4 times daily as follows:
• 1 tsp. carrier oil to 1 drop Essential Oil for cats and dogs up to 20 pounds.
• 1 tsp. carrier oil to 2 drops Essential Oil for dogs over 20 pounds.
PRACTICAL IDEAS
• Diffuse for 30–60 minutes prior to a stressful event (e.g., before an oncoming storm, company, or vet visit).
• Use 2 drops diluted in water in a small spray bottle to bedding, toys, or blankets.
• Add to bath shampoo or apply to the back of the neck or base of the ears.
QUESTION – DO YOU HAVE AN ANIMAL THAT GETS ANXIOUS DURING A THUNDERSTORM? WHAT DO THEY DO, AND WHAT DO YOU DO TO HELP?
