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2. Oil of the Week Northern Lights Black Spruce
Rich, woodsy, invigorating
Add it to skin care products or apply topically to help improve the appearance of dry skin or to help maintain the appearance of healthy- looking skin.
Can also be applied anywhere, including to the bottoms of feet, along the spine, back of neck, or used for massage.

3. Essential Oils and Pets

4. Important Information
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The information presented here is for informational and educational purposes only and to help motivate you to make your own decisions based on your research and in partnership with your pet health care provider.

5. What Are Essential Oils?
Life blood of the plant
Natural, living molecules
“Liquid life”
Pure, natural and safe
Powerful – millions of molecules in each drop!

6. Your Pet’s Sense of Smell
Most animals have a much keener sense of smell than humans
If your pet recoils from an essential oil, it may simply be because the aroma is overwhelming
Be gentle when introducing essential oils
Go slowly and use only one drop or less
Dilute with organic coconut oil (or other carrier oil)
Give your pet time to adapt to the aroma
Just like humans, each pet is different
Honor their individual body, mind, spirit

7. How to Use Essential Oils on Pets
Diffuse
Mechanical diffuser
Passive diffusing
Add to drinking water
Mix with foods
Use topically on fur
Give orally by mouth
Always Use
Young Living

8. Diffusing Essential Oils
Water-based mechanical diffusers
Start with 1-4 drops oil placed into water reservoir
Diffuse in an open area
Observe the pet for first 5-10 minutes
Air-style diffusers
Best for larger, more open spaces
Places undiluted essential oil molecules into the air
Passive diffusing
Oil and water in a spray bottle – spray into air
Oil on a cotton ball, cage papers, toys, etc.

9. Adding Essential Oils to Water Supply
Avoid “warm” oils (eg oregano, thyme, cinnamon bark)
Use only glass, ceramic or stainless steel containers
Be considerate of amount of essential oil used
Birds bathe in water
Animal smells aroma before tasting the oil-infused water
Start with small amount of oil (i.e., 1 drop) & gradually increase amount over 7-10 days
Use high quality water
Suggestion: Use empty NingXia Red bottle to mix and store essential oil water for pets.

10. Considerations for Adding to Water
Animal
Considerations
Recommendations
Birds
Poor sense of taste; Bathe in their water
1 drop per liter of water
Chickens/Poultry
Automated systems may make it harder to assess intake amounts
Purification and even warmer oils (eg oregano, thyme)
Exotics
Small bodies
Dip a toothpick in oil to start
Cats
Less likely to drink oil-infused water
Add oil with a toothpick
Dogs
Easy to adapt
Horses & Larger
Prefer oils in their water
5 drops in trough; agitate to disperse

11. Mixing Essential Oils with Pet Foods
Birds have very little taste buds and will accept many oils (even the warm ones). Use toothpick method.
Dogs will let you know their preferences regarding oils in their foods.
Most cats will show lack of interest in eating oils in their food; some like it, however.
Horses usually like essential oils in their foods. Add to applesauce, NingXia Red, oats, molasses, feed and even onto hay.

12. Transdermal Absorption
Animals are covered in hair follicles
Each follicle acts as a wick to enhance absorption through their skin
Cats have more hair follicles per square inch and a finer coat than a dog or horse
Chinchillas have the densest amount of hair follicles of any land animal
Understand the importance of using less oil and diluting!

13. How Essential Oils May Benefit Pets
The oils can help support healthy immune, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular and other body systems – just like in humans!
Oils can also:
Animals enjoy the outdoors annoyance free
Soothe sore muscles and joints after normal exercise
Calm emotions
Ease separation anxiety

14. Topical Applications
Involves applying essential oil directly onto pet’s skin or fur
Includes “neat” or diluted applications
This method works well for dogs, horses, cows, goats and other large animals
For cats and smaller animals, it is best to dilute with organic carrier oil.
Consider applying essential oil to your hands, rub them together and then pet the animal – all over or in a specific location (eg injured knee)

15. Oral Administration Used when warranted Application may be by:
gel capsule
buccal route (inside of cheek)
oral drops into mouth
rub on gums

16. Popular Oils for Pets Frankincense Peace & Calming DiGize*
Purification
Copaiba*
PanAway
Lavender
Valor
Thieves*
Lemon*
*Approved for dietary (supplement)

17. Also Consider… Animal Scents Lotion Animal Scents Shampoo
Animal Scents Care Kit

18. Young Living Supplements
Many are safe for our pets
Introduce slowly to avoid intestinal upset
Exception: emergency situations
Many are part of the fundamental building blocks for good health
If unsure, do your research: Google each ingredient
NingXia Red, digestive enzymes, Sulfurzyme, Longevity, Life 5 MultiGreens, BLM capsules

19. Avoid Using Any product containing Xylitol Alkalime BLM Powder
Master His/Master Hers
MegaCal
Pure Protein Complete
Thieves Hard Lozenges
Source: The Animal Desk Reference
Essential Oils for Animals, M Shelton, DVM

20. Please Note…
The following slides convey the information provided by Melissa Shelton, DVM, Holistic Veterinarian, in her book ADR: The Animal Desk Reference Essential Oils for Animals.
The information is provided for your information and education only.
Always do your own research and consult your veterinarian concerning specific supplements and dosages for your pets.

21. NingXia Red Cannot list all the good things it does!!
Dogs: Up to 20 lbs, ¼ oz per day
20-25 lbs, ½ oz per day
lbs, ¾ oz per day
over 100 lbs, 1 oz per day (maintenance dose; may be doubled or tripled when warranted)
Cats: May be finicky! ½ tsp per day up to 1 tbs. Can give thru the day

22. Digestive Enzymes
“Every animal needs them!” Melissa Shelton, DVM
DOGS: Allerzyme or Essentialzyme: 1 capsule per 20 lb per day
Essentialzyme 4: ½ each capsule per 20 lb per day
CATS: Allerzyme: 1 capsule per day
Essentialzyme or Essentialzyme 4: ½-1 capsule per day

23. Sulfurzyme
Source of MSM – supports general wellness and is a vital nutrient for body function
Dogs: 1 capsule once or twice a day up to 20 lbs
20-50 lbs, 1 capsule twice a day
over 50 lbs, 2 capsules twice a day up to 1 tbs per day
Cats: Gradually increase to ¼ to 1 capsule per day
May use more when needed

24. Longevity Softgels
Per Dr. Shelton, Longevity oil used on a daily basis seems to make pets less “appetizing” to biting insects
Dogs: Up to 20 lbs, up to 1 capsule per day
21-50 lbs, 1-2 capsules per day
over 50 lbs, 2 capsules per day
Cats: Use the essential oil instead of softgels

25. Life 5 Long-term use for healthy animals is usually unnecessary
Dogs: ¼ to ½ of a capsule per 20 lbs per day
for large dogs, generally no more than 1 capsule is given at a time
Cats: Open a capsule and mix ¼ to ½ of the contents with some soft moist food. Feed 2-3 times a day or as needed

26. Multigreens
A wonderful combination of body supporting herbs and essential oils – Melissa!!
Dogs: Can ingest large amounts: 1 capsule per day for every 10 lbs. Most start with 1-2 capsules per day for routine health maintenance. Capsules may be opened or given directly.
Cats: Thrive on this one! Open capsule and add to moist food. Start with small amount and increase. Cats may ingest 1-2 capsules per day when stressed; ½ to a full capsule per day is typical

27. BLM Use capsule form only!
Dogs: Up to 20 lbs, 1/8 to ¼ capsule offered 2-3 times per day
20-50 lbs, ¼ to ¾ capsules offered 2-3 times per day
over 50 lbs, 1 capsule offered 2-3 times per day.
Can double dose if acutely needed
Cats: If they will consume – build up to ½ of a capsule per day offered in 2-3 doses or with meals

28. Final Thoughts Essential oils may help clear emotional issues in pets
Raindrop Technique, VitaFlex and acupuncture/acupressure may also be techniques to consider
Many other Young Living supplements are suitable for pets in small quantities
Your pet is a member of your family
Do your own research
Follow your heart and intuition
Excellent reference: The Animal Desk Reference, Dr. Melissa Shelton, DVM

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