Pets Aromatherapy
Bring Nature’s Calm to Your Pets
Discover the gentle power of aromatherapy designed especially for animals.
Each drop of pure essential oil carries nature’s intelligence - helping your pets feel calmer, more balanced, and supported in body and mind.
Whether you’re easing stress, soothing irritated skin, or simply creating a peaceful home environment, aromatherapy offers a safe and natural way to care for your furry companions.
Explore our collection of organic essential oils, hydrosols and pet-safe blends - carefully chosen to support relaxation, comfort, and emotional harmony.
Scroll down to learn how to use them safely and make aromatherapy a natural part of your pet’s daily wellbeing.
Aromatherapy for Pets: A Gentle Path to Natural Healing
Aromatherapy is one of the most natural and effective ways to support your pet’s wellbeing. Using the pure essence of plants - known as essential oils - we can help calm emotions, strengthen immunity, and encourage the body’s natural healing response.
This guide introduces how aromatherapy can safely be used for dogs, cats, horses, and small animals under your care, always alongside professional veterinary support.
What Is Aromatherapy for Animals?
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils - the concentrated natural extracts from flowers, leaves, bark, and resins - to promote physical and emotional balance.
For animals, it’s a gentle and holistic therapy that supports the body on many levels:
Physically: by helping skin, muscles, and immune systems function better.
Emotionally: by calming anxiety, fear, and stress.
Energetically: by restoring harmony in the body’s natural energy flow.
Unlike synthetic perfumes, true essential oils are pure plant concentrates - powerful in small amounts and deeply connected to nature’s rhythms.
The Power of Scent and Connection
Animals live through their senses. Their smell is far more developed than ours, which means scent affects them deeply - emotionally and physically.
When we use essential oils with intention and respect, aromatherapy becomes more than just fragrance - it’s a form of communication and healing between you and your pet.
Choosing and Storing Essential Oils
Only use high-quality, certified organic essential oils that are pure and undiluted. Avoid synthetic or perfumed oils - these can irritate your pet’s respiratory system or skin.
Storage tips:
- Keep oils in dark glass bottles (amber or cobalt) away from heat and sunlight.
- Store them upright, tightly closed, and never in plastic.
- Refrigeration extends shelf life (remove bottles from the fridge a few hours before use).
- Most essential oils are flammable, so handle with care.
Safety First: Understanding Sensitivity
Animals are highly sensitive to aromas - much more than humans. Always use essential oils diluted in a carrier oil (such as coconut, olive, or jojoba) and introduce scents slowly.
Never use essential oils directly on your pet’s skin or fur.
Safe dilution examples:
Dogs: 5 drops essential oil per 50 ml carrier oil.
Cats: 5 drops per 100 ml carrier oil (or use only diffusion).
Avoid these essential oils for cats:
Lemon, grapefruit, cinnamon, bergamot, orange, oregano, tea tree, juniper, thyme, camphor, and yarrow.
If in doubt, always start with diffusion - letting your pet leave the room if the scent feels too strong.
Let Your Pet Choose
Animals instinctively know what their bodies need. To find the right oil:
1. Open a bottle near your pet (don’t force it).
2. Watch their reaction.
3. If they approach or sniff calmly, they accept it.
4. If they turn away, sneeze, or leave, that oil isn’t suitable.
This intuitive method ensures you’re working with your pet, not on them.
How Aromatherapy Helps Pets
Aromatherapy can be used to:
Calm anxiety, restlessness, or trauma.
Support skin and coat health.
Repel insects naturally.
Soothe sore muscles or joints.
Strengthen immunity and respiratory health.
Each essential oil offers unique benefits. Here are some of the most effective and gentle choices for pets.
Essential Oils Commonly Used for Pets
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Calming and healing - great for stress, skin irritation, or travel anxiety.
Use: 5 drops in 50 ml carrier oil, cats: 5 drops in 100 ml carrier oil, or diffuse 3–5 drops in water.
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Promotes deep relaxation and immune support.
Use: Diffuse or apply diluted (dogs: 5 drops in 50 ml, cats: 5 drops in 100 ml carrier oil).
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Refreshes and cools; supports breathing and circulation.
Use: Diffuse or apply lightly on bedding (dogs only).
Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
Soothing for the nervous system and skin irritation.
Use: Combine 1 drop chamomile + 1 drop lavender + 1 tsp olive oil.
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Balances hormones and repels fleas and ticks.
Use: 8 drops in 30 ml of water as a spray or 10 drops in 1 L of shampoo.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)
Eases tension and supports emotional balance.
Use: Diffuse a few drops to calm restlessness or fear.
Atlas Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)
Grounding and strengthening - ideal for nervous dogs.
Use: Add 5 drops to a fabric collar or diffuse gently in a room.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Warms and comforts - useful for joint stiffness and nausea.
Use: 2 drops in 50 ml (100 ml for cats) carrier oil for massage.
Complementing Aromatherapy with Nature
Aromatherapy works beautifully alongside other natural methods such as:
- Herbal remedies and hydrosols (gentler plant waters).
- Massage and energy therapies like Reiki.
- Balanced natural diet to support inner vitality.
Together, these approaches encourage the body’s self-healing mechanisms to work as nature intended.
Your Role as Caregiver
You are your pet’s best observer. Keep notes on their reactions - when they’re calm, playful, or restless. Over time, you’ll learn which scents they prefer and which support their needs.
Aromatherapy is not a replacement for veterinary care - it’s a beautiful, natural complement that helps create harmony between body, mind, and spirit.
Getting Started Safely
1. Start with gentle oils such as Lavender, Frankincense, or Chamomile.
2. Use a high-quality diffuser in a well-ventilated room.
3. Limit diffusion to 15–20 minutes at a time.
4. Always allow your pet to leave the room freely.
5. Store oils safely and out of reach of curious paws.
Discover the Healing Power of Aromatherapy for Pets
At Elliotti, we believe that caring for animals is about more than treating symptoms - it’s about nurturing balance and vitality through nature’s wisdom.
Explore our range of certified organic essential oils, hydrosols, gentle blends, and educational guides designed to help you build confidence in using aromatherapy safely with your pets.
Because every drop of nature can bring comfort, calm, and connection.
For the most sensitive pets - and for everyday use - hydrosols offer the softest way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy.
Hydrosols are the pure plant waters that form during essential oil distillation. They contain the same natural compounds as essential oils, but in a milder, water-based form that is perfectly suited for delicate skin, young animals, and those who are sensitive to strong scents.
You can use them to:
- Refresh and soothe the coat after grooming
- Clean minor wounds or irritated skin
- Calm anxiety with a light mist on bedding
- Support emotional balance and hydration in warm weather
- Add a few drops to the water bowl (always have a bowl with fresh water also, so your pet can choose)
Hydrosols can be sprayed directly on the fur or gently wiped on the skin - no dilution needed. They are the most natural and safe choice for daily wellbeing, offering harmony between nature and your pet’s comfort.
Explore our selection of organic hydrosols, each one distilled with care to bring the healing essence of plants in their purest, most tender form.
