Essential oils have been used very
successfully on many different kinds of animals from tiny kittens to 2,000
lb. Draft horses. Animals respond to essential oils similarly to humans.
Animals are not as sensitive to the phenol and sesquiterpine constituents
so the oils can be applied “neat,” or full strength. A determination must
be made which oils are applicable to the situation. For long term
treatments or health regimens, a few drops of oil can be applied 3-4 times
daily.
General Guidelines:
For small animals (cats & small dogs) apply 3-4 drops per application.
For larger animals (large dogs) apply 6-7 drops per application.
For horses apply 15-20 drops per application.
Helpful Tips:
For open wounds or hard-to-reach areas, oils can be put in a spray bottle
sprayed directly on location.
After applying the oils locally, cover the open wound with Rose Ointment.
It seals the wound & protects it from further infection. It also prevents
the essential oils from evaporating.
There is no right or wrong way to apply essential oils. Use common sense
and good judgement as you experiment with different methods.
Take care not to get essential oils in the animal’s eye.
When treating animals with essential oils internally, make sure that the
oils are pure and free of chemicals, solvents, and adulterants.
How to Apply Essential Oils:
For non-ungulate animals (not having hooves), oils can be applied to paws
for fast absorption.
For hoofed animals, apply oils on the spine or auricular points of the
ears.
Apply on the gums, tongue, or underneath the top lip.
Sprinkle a few drops on the spine or flanks and massage them in.
For a dog or cat, apply on the pads of their feet.
Examples of Applications:
When treating animals for viral or bacterial infection, arthritis, virus,
bone injury, use the same oil and protocol recommended for humans.
EXAMPLE: If you have a high-spirited, jittery horse that is tough
to saddle, apply Peace & Calming and Valor on yourself. As you approach
him, he will have a tendency to bow his head or flare his nostrils when he
perceives the aroma. Kneel down or squat beside him and remain still so
that the animal can become accustomed to the smell. As he breathes in the
fragrances, he will become calmer and easier to manage.
Animal Treatment A to Z
Arthritis: (common in older animals and pure breeds)
To prevent: Power Meal and Sulfurzyme.
Arthritis: Ortho Ease or PanAway (massage on location or put several drops
in animal feed).
Use Raindrop-like application of PanAway, birch or wintergreen, pine or
spruce and massage the location. For larger animals use at leas 2 times
more oil than a normal raindrop would call for on humans.
Put Power Meal or Sulfurzyme in feed or fodder. Small animals: 1/8 to ¼
serving per day. Large animals 2-4 servings per day.
Birthing: Gentle Baby.
Bleeding: geranium, helichrysum.
Bones (pain, spurs) all animals: PanAway, birch or wintergreen ,
lemongrass and spruce.
Bones (fractured or broken) Mix PanAway with 20-30 drops of birch or
wintergreen, and spruce. Cover the area. After 15 minutes, rub in 10-15
more drops of birch or wintergreen and spruce. Cover with Ortho Sport
Massage Oil.
Calming: Peace & Calming, Trauma Life, lavender (domestic animals respond
very quickly to the smell).
Colds and flu: Small animals put 1-3 drops Exodus II, Immupower, or Di-Tone
in feed or fodder. For large animals, use 10-20 drops.
Colic: For large animals (cows) put 10-20 drops of
Di-Tone in feed or fodder. For small animals, use 1-3 drops.
Inflammation: Apply Ortho Ease, PanAway, pine, birch or wintergreen, or
spruce on location. Put Sulfurzyme in feed.
Insect Repellent: Put 10 drops each of citronella, Purification,
eucalyptus and peppermint in 8 ounce spray bottle with water. Alternate
formula: Put 2 drops pine, 2 drops Eucalyptus (globulus), 5-10 drops of
citronella in a spray bottle of water. Shake vigorously and spray over
area. Floral waters such as peppermint and Idaho tansy can also be used.
Ligaments/tendons (torn or sprained): Apply lemongrass and lavender (equal
parts) on location and cover area. For small animals or birds, dilute
essential oils with V-6 Mixing Oil (2 parts mixing oil to 1 part essential
oil).
Mineral deficiencies: Mineral Essence. (In one case, an animal stopped
chewing on furniture when his mineral deficiency was met).
Mites (ear mites): Apply Purification and peppermint to a Q-Tip and swab
the inside of the ear.
Nervous anxiety: Valor, Trauma Life, geranium, lavender and valerian.
Pain: Helichrysum
Saddle sores: Melrose and Rose Ointment.
Shiny coats: Rosemary and sandalwood.
Sinus problems: Diffuse Raven, R. C., pine, myrtle, and Eucalyptus (radiata)
in animal’s sleeping quarters or sprinkle on bed.
Strangle in horses: Mix 4 parts Exodus II with 1 part Melrose.
Ticks: To remove ticks, apply 1 drop cinnamon or peppermint on Q-Tip and
swab on tick.
Trauma: Trauma Life, Valor, Peace & Calming, melissa, rosewood, lavender,
valerian and chamomile.
Tumors or cancers: Mix frankincense with lavender or clove and apply on
area of tumor.
Worms and parasites: ParaFree and Di-Tone.
Wounds (open or abrasions): Melrose, helichrysum and Rose Ointment.
