Animals and oils: What you need to know

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• What are the affects of phenol oils on animals?

• Hi Ester, We are sorry to hear about your dog's situation. We suggest reviewing the Animal Scents™ blends or other essential oil products. Please discuss the use of these products further with your veterinarian for specific recommendations for your dog.

• Toby, Khloe, Bella.... all doxie!!! And we are in love with Young Living oils ... you make it we use it!! Ningxia and mineral essence , sulferzyne, esentialzyne, omegagize digize, immunepower, and several more.😀😀😀
  My oldest Toby receives raindrop twice a month.. Harmony is totally a daily oil user, to help with some separation issues for my youngest, Khloe!!! We can't live without Young Living oils ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

• what mixture can I make up for a med sized dog to deter pests in the sand in warm climates?

  • Hi Eva, We suggest reviewing the Animal Scents™ blends or other essential oil products. Please discuss the use of these products further with your veterinarian for specific recommendations for your dog.

• Am I allowed to copy these DIYs and post them on my personal Young Living website?

  • Hey Michele! Please feel free to use our DIYs on your personal blog. We love that you like our ideas! However, you will just have to reference that the content was originally posted on our blog and source it. I hope that helps and thanks for visiting!

• You say to NOT use Wintergreen, Peppermint, Oregano, Thyme on animals, yet those are the oils used in the Raindrop Technique for animals. I'm confused~

  • Hi Marilynne, In general, it is recommended to avoid using hot oils or high phenol oils on animals. However, very large animals, such as horses, are usually less sensitive than smaller animals like cats. If you wish to use these oils on a horse or other large animal, please remember to dilute the oil as directed on the product label. Then patch test on a small area first to ensure it is diluted appropriately for the sensitivity of the animal. If you have further concerns, we recommend that you seek the advice of a competent, trained veterinarian with knowledge and experience with essential oils use on animals.

• When I know a storm is coming or a holiday with fireworks- I immediately put peace & calming in my diffuser & a drop in my hand and rub down the neck & spine of my dogs.
  They sleep through it instead of hiding & shaking in fear.
  Lavender & t-away are good choices too.

• My cat loves when I diffuse lavender, something I do most nights. If I forget or decide I'm too tired to get up, he taps on the diffuser and puts his nose right where the mist comes out. He won't come near my head if I've used Breathe Again or peppermint. He won't come in the room when I use Panaway or wintergreen. I'm glad he's so communicative!

  • That is awesome that your cat lets you know what it wants. Love that! Sounds like quite the personality.

• My dogs (Jet 3yo purebred lab & Pierce (1 1/2 yo Weimaraner/border collie mix) LOVE their oils. Jet's favorite is Lavender. He came to us with severe anxiety and loves to use his lavender to help calm him. Pierce loves peace and calming. He is high energy and runs himself silly. P&C helps chill his mind where he is able to relax. We also love the Animal Scents Collection and use them all the time! My boys love their oils!

• We got our dog Sammie from a rescue shelter when she was a puppy.
  She calmed down when she sniffed the lavender on me.
  Every day after I apply my oils she gets pet with all the good plant essences.
  When we go out for a walk those around us get great Wiffs and Woofs:+)
  A few times a week she'll get some drops on her back paws too!
  Thank you!

  • Haha Loved your "Wiffs and Woofs" comment! Glad we could help!