10 reasons why essential oils and dogs work! Did you know that essential oil for dogs is a wonderful way to keep your dogs healthy, calm and relaxed? It not only has brilliant healing powers for their body but can be immensely beneficial to their happiness and general wellbeing. Here are a 10 ways in which you can use essential oil for dogs to enrich your dog's life. 1. Combating dog odours If you have an indoor dog it is likely that their bedding and your carpet, lounge etc will at some stage have that 'doggy' smell, particularly if the house has been locked up all day in the middle of summer. By spraying essential oil blends on your dog and the affected areas around your home you can freshen the house up immediately. I have found that the scent from essential oil for dogs sprays last much longer than the commercial air fresheners. 2. Repelling fleas and ticks There are a number of different essential oils for fleas on dogs you can make to repel fleas and ticks. There are a number of ways to apply
these blends as well. Certain essential oils for dog fleas can be added to the dogs shampoo or a few drops can be placed under his collar to name just a couple. Dogs can be sprayed before going into areas that may be tick infested like cattle country to protect them against ticks. If they do get a tick on them essential oils can also kill the tick and after extraction can disinfect where the tick was. 3. Rheumatism and Arthritis Many older dogs in particular suffer from aching arthritic joints, some to the point where they have trouble even walking. Massage is excellent for greatly improving their happiness and mobility. By making massage oil and rubbing the affected areas morning and night you can see a huge improvement. 4. Anxiety and nervousness Some dogs suffer emotionally. They can make themselves ill or can become very destructive, particularly in the case of separation anxiety. Spraying your dog with a blend of essential oils for dog anxiety prior to whatever stresses them eg: storms, being left home alone, fireworks etc can have an immediate effect and work wonders. 5. Boosting energy levels If your dog suffers from lethargy you can restore some of his energy levels by rubbing a blend of essential oil for dogs into his spine. Only do this in the morning so he has all day to burn off the energy.