1. Essential Oils and Animals
Yes! We can use oils on our furry Friends!

2. 3 ways to use essential oils with your pets
Aromatically
Topically
Internally

3. Aromatically
Diffusing is best, since dogs and cats have very sensitive noses. Avoid putting oils on their noses.

4. Topically
Apply diluted oils to your hands, pet your animal. Oil works it’s way down hair follicles and into skin.
Apply oils to abdomen or feet.
Too strong for noses or face.

5. Internally Add essential oils to your pet’s food or water bowl
Hide a capsule in peanut butter

6. Dogs 5 excellent oils to use
Frankincense- immune support, nervous system support
Lavender- great for keeping calm, supporting integumentary system during “itchy” seasons
Digestive Blend- helps support digestive system for when “dietary indiscretion” occurs

7. Dogs Repellant Blend- great for avoiding “tag alongs”
Myrrh- integumentary support, digestive support, immune support

8. Cats
5 excellent oils
Helichrysum- supports integumentary system, immune system (not for puncture wounds)
Grounding Blend- supports nervous system and helps cats stay calm
Eucalyptus- supports respiratory system

9. Cats
Geranium- integumentary system, helps manage inflammatory response
Juniper berry- supports urinary system (specifically kidneys)

10. Cautions
Melaleuca is controversial in cats. If concerned, use arborvitae as a substitute
Watch for odd behaviors in pets- excessive panting, drooling, lethargy. Stop diffusing, give water, apply carrier oil to location of oils application
Dilute for pets- they are smaller (generally) and their systems can be more sensitive

11. Resources SpOil Your Pet- Mia K. Frezzo, DVM and Jan C. Jeremias, MSc.
DoTERRA Vet- Janet Roark, DVM
Modern Essentials
The Essential Life