Diffuser Safe Essential Oils for Dogs
If you have a dog in the house, you would probably know which Essential Oils are safe to diffuse around your dog. It is important to allow your dog to roam freely with an open door to the room. Keep your diffuser in a safe area where your dog cannot knock it over.
Use a water diffuser (UltraSonic), and only use Essential Oils that is organic and has food grade. Because many essential oils are adulterated with chemicals, which are very toxic to pets. Use 3-5 drops.
Always observe your dog's behavior's when diffusing a new Essential Oil.
Oils NOT to diffuse around dogs: Aniseed, Clove, Juniper berry, Yarrow, Tea tree, Cassia, Cinnamon, Oregano, Thyme.
Oils to avoid in general with dogs: Aniseed, Clove, Juniper berry, Yarrow, Birch, Tea tree, and Wintergreen.
Source: Dr. Janet Roark, DVM - Essential Oils for Pets Guidebook, Kristen Leigh Bell - Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals.
What are the potential benefits of diffusing essential oils for Dogs?
Lavender Essential Oil
This oil is often used on animals. It calms and relaxes the animal. It is also used to calm anxious, stressed, or aggressive animals, and is effective for animals that are sick in the car.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Its scent is particularly well tolerated by most animals. It is effective for animals that have difficulty moving (arthritis, dysplasia), or those that are tired or lack energy. This oil improves blood circulation and repels insects. It is an excellent remedy for vomiting and can therefore be used to treat motion sickness.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Eucalyptus radiata Essential Oil
This oil is antiviral and anti-inflammatory. It helps to evacuate toxins during illness and relieves congestion. It is therefore particularly effective for respiratory problems, nasal congestion, or conjunctivitis.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Rosemary Essential Oil
It is an antioxidant (It helps to protect cells from damage), anti-inflammatory (It helps to reduce inflammation), analgesic (It helps to relieve pain), expectorant (It helps to loosen mucus), antispasmodic (It helps to relieve muscle spasms), and antibacterial (It helps to fight infections). It also helps to fight arthritis. Its scope of action is therefore very broad: you can use it to fight a wide range of symptoms.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Orange essential oil is particularly useful for increasing blood circulation. It also has antispasmodic (It helps to relieve muscle spasms), antidepressant (It helps to improve mood and reduce depression), and antiseptic properties (It helps to fight infections). It also calms nervous dogs. Never use it with cats.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Cederwood Essential Oil
Cedarwood oil is a natural remedy that has many benefits for animals. It is a good choice for toning the body and increasing circulation.
Usage: To use cedarwood oil for dogs, simply soak your dog's collar/harness in a bowl of water containing 5 drops of cedarwood oil. Let the collar/harness dry completely before putting it back on your dog. You can repeat this process every 2 to 3 days, as needed.
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Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Lemon Essential Oil
The oil is effective in protecting dogs from insects and bites and is often combined with bergamot, eucalyptus, and lavender as a solution for ticks. It can also be used to purify the air in a room for dogs suffering from respiratory problems.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger essential oil is a popular essential oil that is used for its many health benefits. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and it can be used to relieve joint pain (arthritis) and digestive problems.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
A popular essential oil that is used for its many health benefits. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, calming, antibiotic, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. Roman chamomile also soothes the liver. It is an effective oil for calming the nerves and relaxing muscles. It can also calm overactive animals.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Ylang ylang Essential Oil
This plant is used for its many properties: reduces stress, fights infections and fever, acts as an anti-inflammatory... It is a gentle and calming oil that can help to soothe anxious or stressed animals. It can also help to reduce aggression in animals.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Marjoram Essential Oil
Marjoram is known for its calming, diuretic, antiviral, and antiseptic properties, and is recommended for animals with cardiovascular problems or suffering from chronic pain.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Cardamom Essential Oil
Cardamom essential oil stimulates the digestive system in animals suffering from indigestion, stimulates transit in constipation, and reduces nausea and vomiting.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Basil Essential Oil
This oil is used for behavioral problems, especially after a sudden change in environment. It reduces fatigue and increases mental strength. It is also very effective for reducing fear and aggression in animals.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.
Coriander Essential Oil
Coriander helps to reduce pain in arthritis and rheumatism. It purifies the air, which is very useful in polluted environments (e.g., large cities). It also strengthens the immune system.
Usage: Diffuse or inhale by placing 3-5 drops in an aroma diffuser or bowl of hot water.