Please Note: Cats are extremely sensitive to certain smells. You should not use citrus oils or eucalyptus on cats. Always dilute oils & use extra caution when using essential oils on cats.
How to Introduce Dogs to Essential Oils:
Always ask permission. You should never force an essential oil onto a dog without gaining their acceptance first. Some dogs will not want you to put an oil directly on them. Because the oils are 100% pure, they are very concentrated and ultimately extremely strong. A little goes a long way. If your dog does not accept an oil when first introduced, you can wear the oil on yourself or put a couple drops on a cotton swab and leave the swab in the room the dog frequents the most. This will allow the dog to slowly get used to the oil without overwhelming their senses.
I allow the dog to sniff the bottle with the cap securely fastened. If the dog sniffs, licks, takes a hold of the bottle, or paws at it...then your dog likes the oil. I still recommend putting 1-3 drops of oil in the palm of your hand and rubbing your hands together and once again offering your open hands to the dog for permission before applying directly to the dog. If your dog winces, turns away from, gets up and leaves, or begins sneezing...it might be too much too soon and you will have to slowly introduce the oil or dilute the oil in extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, or Young Living's V-6 Massage Oil.
Essential Oils for Behavioral & Physical Wellness:
Pain: Lavender, Peppermint, PanAway, Idaho Balsm Fir, Copiaba, Wintergreen, Release, Ortho Ease, Relieve It, Pine, Helichrysum
Arthritis: PanAway, Deep Relief, Ortho Ease, Raindrop Technique using PanAway, Wintergreen, Pine, or Spruce.
Fear / Anxiety / Phobias: Peace & Calming, Lavender, Valor, Harmony, Ylang, ylang, Valerian, Vetiver, German or Roman chamomile, Geranium
Insect Repellent: Purification, Lemongrass, Orange, Eucalyptus (all types), Peppermint, Lavender, Thieves, Animal Scents Shampoo
Trauma: Valor, Peace & Calming, Lavender, Trauma Life, Inner Child, Forgiveness, Release
Parasites: Di-Gize
Tumors / Cancer: Orange, Frankincense
Digestive Upset: Di-Gize, Peppermint, Ginger
Upper Respiratory: R.C., Eucalyptus, Breath Again, Copiaba, Cedarwood
Ear Mites: Purification & Peppermint on a cotton swab or Q-tip and swab the inside of the ear. DO NOT pour oils into the ear.
Flea / Tick / Mosquito Spray:
The following formula can be adjusted various ways to your liking. This is what works best for me.
20 drops Purification
10 drops Lemongrass
5 drops Orange (do not use on cats)
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Peppermint
You can use Thieves, Eucalyptus (do not use on cats), Citronella, Geranium, and Tea tree oils as replacements or interchangably with the above.
