07/24/2015
Article on Essential Oils copied from Dogs Naturally Magazine
There are many products on the market that claim to be ‘natural’ but most aren’t. This is especially true for topical products like shampoos and insect sprays.
Fortunately, there are natural sprays and spritzes you can make at home using essential oils. These products are very easy to make, and if you’re new to using oils, these recipes will be a great beginner’s springboard!
Calming mist
What you’ll need:
🔹300 ml water
🔹5-10 drops lavender essential oil
🔹5-10 drops Roman chamomile essential oil
🔹Spray bottle
Instructions:
1.Mix all the ingredients together in the bottle and shake the bottle well before spraying.
2.Spray a light mist over your dog during times when they need help settling.
HINT: A good time to spray would be about 10 minutes before leaving home or before guests arrive.
Doggy shampoo
What you’ll need:
🔹350 ml water
🔹2 drops lavender essential oil
🔹1 tbsp Castile soap
🔹2 drops peppermint essential oil
🔹2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
🔹2 drops rosemary essential oil
🔹Bottle
Instructions:
1.Mix all ingredients together in a jar before pouring into a bottle.
2.Shake the bottle each time you use the shampoo.
3.Lather well on your dog when bathing and rinse well.
Flea collar
What you’ll need:
🔹A standard dog collar
🔹2 tbsp almond oil
🔹2 drops of flea repelling essential oils such as cinnamon, rosemary, clove, peppermint, and cedarwood
Instructions:
1.Mix the oils together and apply them to the collar.
2.Allow to dry before placing on your pet.
This collar will repel fleas throughout the warmer months. All you need to do is re-apply the oils once its effectiveness starts to wear off (when you cannot smell the oils as strongly anymore).
Doggy deodorant
What you’ll need:
🔹Spray bottle
🔹10 drops lavender essential oil
🔹6 drops sweet orange oil
🔹6 drops peppermint essential oil
🔹3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Instructions:
1.Mix all the ingredients into the spray bottle and shake well.
2.Cover the face and eyes of your dog and spray on their coat to get rid of their dog odor.
This blend is especially useful on rainy days when the doggy smell is a lot more noticeable. Your home can also be sprayed with this blend to freshen up the house, and it has the added properties of sanitizing your rooms thanks to the eucalyptus and lavender oils.
Looking after your pet doesn’t have to be hard. Essential oils are a great way to use a natural product to help your dog with minor ailments and problems. Not only will your dog thank you for it, you’ll also be thankful knowing you’re taking the best care for your furry friend.
