My cat Edison broke his leg on a cold November night in 2011. I rushed him to the emergency vet around 11pm, where the doctor told me I was going to have to put him down or amputate his leg. The next day, I took my Edison to my regular vet, where the doctor told me to cast his leg for 6 weeks and he’d be fine! Turns out, Edison was fine, all it took was a cute festive cast and some TLC.
I learned after the traumatizing experience that you can’t always trust “professionals.” Sometimes you need a second opinion, and sometimes YOU have to decide what is best for your animals – after all, nobody knows your animals like you do.
Shortly after that incident, I began the road to become certified in natural animal care. Throughout that experience, I learned a lot about essential oils and aromatherapy for healing in animals. Although I do support western medicine to some extent, I much prefer natural healing, especially for my fur kids. Since Wynston’s recent diagnosis of intrathoracic tracheal collapse, I made the decision to treat him holistically, rather than with steroids or inhalants. Many of my readers/followers have expressed much interest in essential oils for dogs, so here is a quick run down of wonderful oils that you may find helpful!
Heartworm and ticks: As heart worm has been a growing problem this summer, many have expressed the interest in alternatives to a preventative pill (myself included). Here are some oils that can be used at repellents and preventatives.
– Juniper
– Rosewood
– Thyme
– Oregano
Anxiety:
– Lavendar: reduces mental stress (I have used this for years in my house)
– Marjoram: calms the nerves.
– Orange
Muscle relaxation:
– Cypress
– Basil
– Wintergreen
Bone pain:
– Spruce
– Peppermint
– Palo Santo
Digestion/stomach:
– Tangerine
– Ginger
– Spearmint
You can use essential oils in many different ways, as they are non-toxic. Make sure you buy a good, natural brand. You can warm oils in a warmer, use a diffuser, directly apply oils to skin/fur, put some drops in a warm vaporizer, the list goes on and on! You may want to dilute oils for your pets, and the amount you use depends on the oil and situation. Please be advised to do specific research for your particular needs in terms of how much to use and how to use it, and always consult your vet if there is an emergency.
pamela2heaven says
What would you suggest for tear stains?
ayantos22 says
Since I have a maltipoo, I am now very acquainted with the tear stain issue! I don’t, however, use essential oils for them. Khloee doesn’t have any tear stains simplly because I clean her eyes everyday and she gets regular groomings. I’d make sure you’re feeding your dog a nutritious meal, and I’d recommend adding veggies to their diet to boost the immune system. Carrots, kale and spinach are great sources of natural vitamins.
pamela2heaven says
What would you suggest for tear stains?
ayantos22 says
Since I have a maltipoo, I am now very acquainted with the tear stain issue! I don’t, however, use essential oils for them. Khloee doesn’t have any tear stains simplly because I clean her eyes everyday and she gets regular groomings. I’d make sure you’re feeding your dog a nutritious meal, and I’d recommend adding veggies to their diet to boost the immune system. Carrots, kale and spinach are great sources of natural vitamins.
Kristina says
I have a dog she has recently broken her leg. She is 6 months old and the vet said that we could either remove it or give her 6 weeks to see if maybe in some miracle it could heal on it’s own. Since the break is in the part were her leg bends, they can’t cast it. I would like for her to keep all her legs, so I’m waiting the 6 weeks. She doesn’t act like she is in pain other than she won’t put pressure on it, still very happy. I was wondering what you would suggest to maybe aid in process of healing her bones?
Amanda says
Dogs are very good at masking symptoms so your dog could definitely be in pain. I’d personally recommend a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement to help strengthen her joints. I’m not a veterinarian but that supplement can be extremely beneficial for dogs and cats. I had a cat who broke his leg and they casted it for 6 weeks – it was totally healed after that! It’s really interesting that your vet said that you can’t cast it. I’d seek a second opinion. I can’t imagine trying to walk around with a broken leg!
Monica says
I have Maltese ,I use “angels eyes” every day mix a little power into the food & the stain & the eyes smellk gone, I use them for my 4 dogs it s wonderful , first let put into the food for at least 4 days then you cut the old stain hair out than the new hair start growing out new & clean , the Angels eyes just work wonderful ,I use Chihuahua too , because the Chi has their own smell ! It’s get rid of it! for I went on Amazon search for the lower price ,I just got 300gram for 62 $ last week , the price just up & down from $60 to $67,there are chicken& beef flavor .I hope you get the result that a lot of people & I got too, good luck to you .