When treating
large animals use the same oil and protocol recommended for humans.
For open wounds or
hard-to-reach areas, oils can be put in a spray bottle and sprayed directly
on location.
After an oil
application, cover an open wound with Rose Ointment to seal the wound and
protect it. The ointment will also prevent the essential oils from
evaporating into the air.
There is no right
or wrong way to apply essential oils. Use common sense and good judgment as
you experiment with different methods. Observe carefully how the animal
responds to the treatment.
Take special care
not to get essential oils in the animal's eyes.
When treating
animals with essential oils internally, make certain the oils used are pure
and free of chemicals, solvents, and adulterants. Always seek the advice of
a qualified veterinarian before allowing the animals to ingest essential
oils.
"Speaking about the value of using
Young Living products with animals, let me tell you
about Boomer, our little miracle dog. Boomer was paralyzed. We took him to a veterinarian and
he told us our dog needed immediate spinal surgery. I didn't want to put my
little dog through that kind of stress, so I took Boomer home and gave him
Young
Living products and massaged
him with the essential oils. In only four days, Boomer was walking a little,
and in a month the dog was almost back to normal." —Eldon
and Nancy Knittle
►Here is what I have done for
dogs with
pancreatitis
in the past. It works VERY
well. Good luck.
I like to mix
Marjoram and
Lemon with
V6 oil (equal parts of each, maybe a
touch more
V6 oil than the other 2) and tip the ears plus rub the
abdomen with this mixture. I do a
Raindrop Therapy for dogs at least 2 times a week.
For pancreatitis, I like to do a full body cleansing
which consists of
Detoxzyme,
Comfortone, and
Juva
Cleanse. I also add
Essentialzyme,
Multigreens,
SuperCal, and Royaldophilus to the wet food mix as well (I
add all the supplements to the wet food for easy administration). I also add
a ½ ounce of
Ningxia Red juice to every meal.
Here are the doses I use per large dog. For capsules, I break them open and
use the contents and mix it right in the food. Powders I use 1/4 of a
teaspoon, tablets I use 1 and crush it. For liquids other than
Ningxia Red I
use a few drops of the product (such as
K & B,
HRT, and
Mineral Essence).
Thyromin is good for pancreatitis, so I would add that as well. It also
helps to regulate the thyroid. Other good oils to use to help support the
pancreas are
EndoFlex,
fennel,
geranium,
cypress,
dill,
Raven,
RC,
rosemary,
coriander,
helichrysum and
Thieves. A mixture can be made of several, all
or a few of these oils (whatever strikes your fancy) and applied to the
abdomen, down the spine, and tip the ears.
To test to see if you have properly diluted the oils with
V6
(many of these
oils are very strong and should be diluted prior to using on a cat or dog
{not so much a problem for dogs} take a few drops of the mixture and apply
it directly to the ears of your pet. Wait a minute or two and check the
ears for excessive heat. If the ear is cool or slightly warm to the touch
then the oils are diluted properly. If the ears are very warm or hot, then
the oils should be diluted more with
V6 oil. To cool the ears quickly,
simply apply V6 oil to the ears and they will cool down immediately.
—Purrs -n- blessings, Leigh Foster
►I believe I saved my
cat
when she
. You know the ones where they happily sniff the air after
they spray everything in sight with it? Anyway, she became extremely limp,
wouldn't eat or drink, couldn't get up and walk or even move, in a very
short period. I wouldn't even have figured out what was wrong except I
smelled it oozing out of her when I picked her up to try and give her water.
When it occurred to me what the situation was, I started oiling her paws and
ears with
Purification
and
Di-Gize a couple of
times a day. Within two days she was perking up, drinking water and slowly
taking a little bit of food. It took a few more days but she did recover
fully. I now cringe when I see those commercials-thinking if that spray can
almost kill a cat in a day or two, what will it do to us in the long-run? I
didn't even dilute the oils-so I guess they can be used on cats very nicely!
—Leslie
►I would like to share with you a recent
experience I had using the oils on my
horse for colic. Usually this
problem takes several hours to resolve requiring a lot of
interventions but this time I used
Di-Gize) on the spine (10-12 drops), followed by
peppermint (6
drops) then basil (6 drops). I also applied 10 drops
Di-Gize
on his belly. Lastly I allowed the horse to breathe a few
drops of
Di-Gize that was on my palms. The horse felt
great and was back to normal within an hour. It was wonderful to see
the quick response as I have raised horses my whole life and colic
is not a fun thing to go through with your horse. —Mary Riddle, California, USA
Amazing Animal Aromatherapy
By Jennifer Tilston
Consultant, Trainer, Practitioner
What is Aromatherapy?
Combining the use of essential oils
with other alternative medical practices helps heal a variety of
conditions affecting pets. By Dr. Stephen R. Blake Aromatherapy,
which has become incredibly popular for treatment of human
conditions, is equally suitable for animals. In my own practice, I
find that combining the use of essential oils with other alternative
medical practices helps heal a variety of conditions affecting pets.
Of course, using essential oils with pets requires a somewhat
different approach than with people.
As essential oils are derived from flowers, trees, roots, petals and
various plant parts, no two oils are exactly alike. Still, their
basic properties remain consistent. All provide antioxidants, are
anti-microbial, and serve to detoxify the body.
Over the past five years I've discovered that essential oils can be
administered to canines in several ways. I like to massage it into
the pads of their feet once or twice a day, place oil inside the
ears, or rub it along the spine.
Normally, I mix 30 drops of the selected oil with one ounce of
cold-pressed almond oil, and place one drop on the pad of each foot.
With this method, the oils absorb through the skin and into the
blood within minutes. The dog doubly benefits as it breathes in the
evaporating aroma. Felines, on the other hand, prefer not to
have oils applied directly to their skin. When working with cats, I
use a
diffuser and put it on their bedding or a placemat where they
hang out.
Horses do well with applications to the ears and spine. For birds, I
usually mist the cage with oils mixed with water. I use one drop of
oil per one ounce of water and spritz the cage twice a day.
Recommended Oils
The main oils I use with animals have multiple benefits.
•
Lavender - good for burns, salving wounds and calming the animal
•
Frankincense - has antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and
anti-tumor properties, also prevents scarring and works as an
antidepressant
•
Myrrh - fights infection, supports the immune system, helps
counter hyper-thyroidism, eczema and respiratory disease
•
Purification - this blend of oils serves to detoxify both the
patient and its surrounding environment
•
Valor - this blend helps realign body, mind and spirit
•
Helichrysum - reduces pain and regenerates tissue
•
Lemongrass - aids repair of ligaments and joints
Rules of Application
It's vital to know about
hot oils before
using them...Cinnamon bark, clove, lemongrass, oregano and thyme
oils.
Generally, I find it helps to
diffuse
Frankincense in my exam room before giving the patient a light
massage with this same oil. Cats, dogs and horses all seem to
respond well to this application, as it calms both caregiver and
patient. I simply place a few drops in my hands, rub them together
and then gently massage the animal for a few seconds.
Frankincense's protective properties simultaneously reduce the
chance of my next patient being exposed to any contagions.
When dealing with a possible ligament or joint injury, I advise
owners to massage the area with one drop of
Lemongrass diluted with one teaspoon of almond oil twice a day.
Or
lavender often can be used undiluted, depending on the animal's
individual response to the oil.
Lavender is an excellent oil to use on burns, eczema, insect
bites, wounds or areas where there is excess itching.
For musculoskeletal cases, a blend of
spruce,
frankincense,
rosewood and
blue tansy (Valor)
massaged into the pads on each paw works wonders. When the animal is
placed on the floor, they'll naturally shake themselves and, in the
process, adjust their own spine.
Thoughtfully applied, essential oils allow any caregiver to take a
proactive approach in maintaining pet health and forwarding healing.
Such oils provide an effective complement to almost any healthcare
regime.
Stephen R. Blake has been practicing Veterinary Medicine since 1973.
He is certified as a Homeopathic Veterinarian and as a Veterinary
Acupuncturist.
