Animal and Yard & Garden Care with Essential Oils

Caring For Your Animals and Yard & Garden With Essential Oils

Dilution is Critical in Small Animals

It is extremely important to carefully consider the species and weight of an animal when determining the amount of essential oil to use for any given situation. CATS, in particular, are not able to metabolize oils in the way that people, dogs or other animals do; liver toxicity or failure can quickly result if oils are used improperly or carelessly.

For any animal under 100 lbs., dilution is necessary;

Figure one drop of oil for every 100 lbs. of the animals weight. For example, for a 10-lb dog, add 1 drop of oil to 10 drops of Message Oil and mix well. Then use 1 drop of the MIXTURE on the dog.
A general rule of thumb for using essential oils on cats and dogs is 3 days on, 3 days off. This will give the body a chance to strengthen itself and heal, and will help avoid a healing crisis.
Most importantly, LESS IS MORE, especially with animals. If you use too much oil on an animal you are likely to throw it into a healing crisis and further complicate the problem.
Your pets have a much stronger sense of smell than you do. Start with a mild mixture of oils; you can add a drop or two if really needed.
Cats & Essential Oils - Cats' livers cannot metabolize oils in the same way that people, dogs, or most other animals do. Their bodies more or less "recycle" the oils, which can cause an excess accumulation in the liver. This can occur very quickly whether through internal or external application, repeated or continuous inhalation (including diffusion), etc. This can result in liver failure or death.
- Monitor them closely for any signs of potential toxicity
- allow 72 hours between applications
- avoid long-term or repeated use, and never for more than 2 weeks without professional advice.
- use only what is absolutely necessary, and in the smallest amount possible.
- there are some aromatherapy professionals and holistic veterinarians who suggest that merely a few sniffs will trigger the healing process.

Animal Uses:

Anxiety

Anxiety: Quiescent blend applied to their paws will almost instantly calm them.
A handkerchief around the dog's neck, with 1-2 drops Quiescent or Lavender will help them relax.

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NOTE: EO = Essential Oils

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Deworming

The oil is needed internally
Use Eucalyptus or Mistletoe Blend in capsules internally, diluted with Message Oil according to body weight (i.e. 1 drop for a 5-lb dog, 2 drops for a 10- to 15- lb dog, etc). Capsules can be "hidden" in a snack or food; liverwurst is excellent for this if your dog has become "pill savvy".
Dilute Eucalyptus at least 75-80%, then drop on your cat or dog's tongue.
Use 2-3 drops undiluted on a goat.
For a horse you would use anywhere from 12 drops up to 5 ccs or 5 ml, depending on the size of the horse.
When shampooing it will kill any kind of lice, mites, or anything else that is attracted to fur.

Ear infections in dogs

One drop of Tea Tree behind the ear and 1 drop on the tongue, 3x per day.

Insect Repellant

Flea and Tick spray. Add 20-25 drops of essential oils in about 8 oz of purified water. Use any of the following oils: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Geranium, Lemon, or Myrrh. Shake well before spraying, and protect their eyes from the spray. Spray anywhere that you think there may be an infestation. (Fleas hate Lavender!)
Shampoo for dogs: Add 4 drops each of Eucalyptus and Tea Tree to Silk Body Wash, shake to mix well, and shampoo. Excellent for Lice.

Licking Paws Excessively (Dogs)

Apply a drop of Tea Tree diluted at least 75% with Message Oil. If that doesn't help, add a drop of Eucalyptus and a drop of Spice of Life and apply to the paw - they won't like the taste!

Yard & Garden

To eliminate fungus or mildew on vegetables or roses, combine 20 drops of Dill and 8 oz water in a spray bottle. Shake often when spraying to keep oils properly suspended in the water.
Pest Control for rabbits, add a few drops of Peppermint and Lemongrass to hair clippings and spread around the garden area. It may also help with deer.
Mountain Pine Beetle Repellant: In a pump sprayer, mix 1 gal. of water with: 20 drops of Spice of Life, 10 drops I-Vision and 5 drops Rosemary. Mix well and spray trees from the ground up.
Wasp Repellant: In a spray bottle, add the following to 8 oz water: 10 drops Lemongrass and 10 drops Peppermint. Shake well and spray the area.