posted by Tess on Mar 5
Mix the following:
1/2 tsp vodka or gin 4 drops garlic oil (or 4 garlic capsules, broken) 1 drop cedarwood 1 drop citronella 1 drop thyme Saturate a soft cloth type collar with the above mixture and allow to dry completely before putting it on your pet.
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posted by Tess on Dec 14
More and more people are realizing the many benefits of using essential oils with their dogs. Essential Oils help strength and regulate the immune system, they assist with healing a variety of ailments and are helpful for emotional upsets. As with people, all animals are different, so what works for one pet may not be beneficial for another. Experiment with a variety of oils to see what will assist your pet. What is important is to use a high quality, pure essential oil.
How to use essential oils with your dog:
Massage
Add one drop of essential oil to to 1/2 tsp. carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or olive oil. Massage into hairless or least hairy area of the skin, such as the armpit, groin or inner thigh. Massage gently for 3 - 4 mins. Do not apply undiluted essential oil directly to your pet’s skin.
Diffuser
Add a few drops of essential oil to the water in a diffuser. Leave your dog in the room with the diffuser for about 30 mins, twice daily, while the oil is evaporated into the air your dog will breath it in.
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posted by Tess on Dec 1
You can make a bug repellent pillow for a cat or dog by adding equals amounts of Lavender flowers, Cedarwood chips and Pennyroyal herb (NOT THE OIL), to the stuffing of a pillow or small homemade pet mattress. If you are substituting essential oils for the dried herbs, us ONLY 5 drops TOTAL to pillow or mattress and again AVOID PENNYROYAL OIL. I know that Penny royal oil is used in many animals recipes but I feel that it is too strong to be used directly on an animal. Also AVOID using Citrus Oils.
While they are an ingredient in many flea repellents, they are used highly diluted. I once witnessed a small kitten go into convulsions after an unsuspecting owner applied orange oil to its fur. I would not use pure essential oils on young kittens and dogs. I tend to use homeopathy with my cats and seldom have the need to use essential oils on them.
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posted by Tess on Nov 27
1 Extra large box of baking soda, 2 lbs Cornstarch. Blend the following to a fine powder: 2 cups dried pennyroyal, 2 cups dried lavender, 1 cup dried Rosemary.
The following essential oils: 20 drops citronella 20 drops lemon 30 drops pennyroyal 20 drops rosemary
Mix all ingredients and leave the scents mingle a few days. Sprinkle on your pets coat.
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posted by Tess on Nov 23
A soothing oil for the ears bothered by mites or when foxtials have been removed is Mullein Oil. Soak 4 oz Mullein flowers in just enough Olive Oil to cover for 10 days in a glass jar in the dark. Shake or stir the contents at least once a day. Strain and apply to the ear.
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posted by Tess on Nov 22
Pure essential oils may be added in small amounts to a pet’s bath water. About 8 drops of essential oils to 2 gallons of water.
These oils work well: Lavender, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Peppermint or Tea Tree.
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posted by Tess on Nov 20
For cleaning mites or infections.
* Lavender 5 drops
* Tea Tree 5 drops
* Roman Chamomile 1 drop
Blend with 30 ml of chamomile floral water, Use a cottong swab with solution to gently clean the ear and mist the outside of the ear as well.
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posted by Tess on Oct 27
* 2 drops Juniper Oil
* 2 drops Lavender Oil
* 1/2 cup arrowroot OR cornstarch OR clay OR baking soda OR any equal parts of these
Directions:
Combine the arrowroot and essential oils. Crushing the clumps of oils between your fingers to evenly distribute them. Be sure to wash your hands after handling the pure essential oils to avoid any contact with eyes or delicate mucous membranes. Sprinkle on pet as a preventive powder.
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posted by Tess on Sep 11
Whenever you use eggs, save shells. Wash shells out right after using the eggs and save them up for about a week or so until you have a “batch″ worth processing. Bake shells at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes to remove the mineral oil coating and make them brittle enough to grind. Grind to a fine powder in a food processor, blender or coffee grinder (I use a coffee grinder). Make sure there are no sharp, gritty pieces.
1 tsp. of powder supplies about 1800mg - 2000mg of calcium.
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posted by Tess on Sep 5
* 5 d. lavender oil
* 5 d. chamomile oil
* 2 d. mandarin oil: in 4 oz. of water.
Spray around pet’s furniture and/or where pet sleeps and plays.
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