When we say that essential oils can be enjoyed by the whole family, that includes Bingo and Whiskers. There are just a few things that you need to keep in mind to make sure your fur (or scale, or wool, or feather, or hairless) babies stay safe and enjoy all the benefits YL oils have to offer.
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Thanks, enjoyed info. Groom dogs on Saturdays; we use Thieves, Gentle baby, and Purification; they are all great products. Always good to get more knowledge. Also, I use these oils on my 8 dogs.
My 5 year old tweeny doxie runs when he sees me bring out the RepelAroma. I've tried diluting it, but perhaps if I just spray it on my hand and apply to his paws that would be better. I hope so. He doesn't like the pet chews, and his teeth are terrible! We feed him a raw diet. I made a baking soda toothpaste with some oils, but he's not liking that, either. I'm open to any suggestions. Do you put all those supplements you named in your dogs' food or water?
Well, I wrote a replay to you, Sherry, about a correct raw diet and that he should not have bad teeth if he is on the correct amount of bone. I tried to post it and got a message that I was posting too fast and to slow down, and it did not take my post. We have a little girl who is healthy and fit on a raw diet and her teeth are beautiful. If you want to contact me, try FB at Jeannine Durnbaugh Knotts Brown and I will try to help you. If your dog is getting a balanced raw diet, you should not need supplements. Hopefully I am taking long enough that this reply will go through.
I'm curious as to why you say to avoid citrus oils with cats. All the literature I have read that is specific to young living says that citrus oils are just fine (when properly diluted) . Could you provide further information
Hi Emily, We recommend avoiding the use of citrus oils with cats as they are averse to them. Special caution should be exercised when using essential oils with cats. Thanks for stopping by!
Avoid the use of citrus oils with cats - does this also mean do not diffuse these oils around them?
Hi KayLynn, Cats are highly sensitive to oils and are averse to citrus oils. It is recommended not to use these oils around them either topically and aromatically. If you have further concerns, we recommend that you seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained veterinarian with knowledge and experience with essential oils use on animals.
I have been trying to get something regarding oils & cats. Thank you for posting this.
You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by Sandy.
I've been using Young Living oils going on a year, I started them to help my horse who lacks focus and is just a youngin overall.. He loves his thieves; 4 drops, 3 times a week. He also loves when I wear stress away, he by no means cares for me to put it on him but it intrigues him and seems to calm him. He also enjoys Lavender from time to time.
Would it be ok to use the Stress Away on my 9 year old fox terrier? Maybe put some drops in her water she is a very nervous dog would love to find something to help her.
Thank you Jenny
Hi Jenny, It is not recommended to use essential oils internally with dogs. We suggest either wearing Stress Away yourself or diffusing for short periods of time and observing how your terrier responds. If you have further concerns, we recommend that you seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained veterinarian with knowledge and experience with essential oils use on animals.
I am confused. It says don't give internally to dogs, yet says put on their paws. They are going to lick their paws. ?
Hi S. Hines, When applying an oil to the paws it should be heavily diluted. Ingesting small amounts when licking should not be harmful to your pets. Thanks for stopping by!
What about doing Raindrops on dogs? I"ve been doing my 2 Japanese Chins for 2 years without any problems. I use 3 drops of each oil undiluted with V6 right after the Oregano and Thyme.
Hi Jo Ann, In general, it is recommended to avoid using hot oils or high phenol oils on animals. Smaller animals like dogs can be more sensitive to the oils. If you choose to use these oils on your pets, please remember to dilute the oils as directed on the product label. 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.
I have a high-anxiety dog who hates storms, fireworks, and car rides. We've started sprinkling a few drops of Lavender on a bandana for her during those stressful times. It really helps us all get some sleep, especially during nighttime thunderstorms.
Hey Laurel! Glad you found a way to calm your dog. That was clever to put an oil a calming oil like Lavender on a bandanna. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
When you say "avoid citrus oils" do you mean topically only and/or diffusing as well? Thanks!
Hi Melissa, We recommend avoiding citrus oils for both topical and aromatic use, especially with use around cats as they are generally averse. Thanks for stopping by with your question!
How about hamsters?
Hi Michelle, Small animals can be especially sensitive to oils and special caution should be exercised if oils are used. We recommend that you seek the advice and recommendation of a competent, trained veterinarian with knowledge and experience with essential oils use on animals.