Animals and DoTERRA Essential Oils
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Did you know some DoTERRA Essential Oils can be safely used with animals? Just like humans, pets can enjoy the calming and soothing effects of essential oils.
Why doTERRA? Not all essential oils are created equal - many can contain chemicals. DoTERRA goes beyond organic standards. Each oil undergoes rigorous testing to ensure potency and purity. There is a code on the bottom of each oil which will lead you to the results for that batch on DoTERRA's sourcetoyou.com. I trust DoTERRA because I know my oils are free from synthetic chemicals and fillers. I only use DoTERRA with my animals and that's why I decided to share them with others. Safety First Veterinary care is irreplaceable. Oils are complementary - they can help reduce discomfort and support wellness, but they are not a replacement for professional care. Some important safety tips:
Focus on Horses, Dogs and Cats While many animals can benefit, my primary focus is on horses, dogs and cats - sharing oils safely and effectively with them while respecting their unique needs and preferences. |
Animals and DOTERRA
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Horses and DoTERRA Essential Oils:
Using DoTERRA Essential Oils With Horses
Horses are incredibly sensitive and smart. Anyone who has worked with them knows they can sense your presence - and even your mood. When offering essential oils to them - remember you're giving them a choice, never forcing them. Horses naturally know what scents they like.
Understanding a Response
When a horse encounters a new scent, they often perform the Flehmen's Response: curling their lips lifing their head, and holding the scent in their nostrils to examine it. You don't even have to remove the cap for them to smell it.
- Positive responses include lip smacking, yawning, chewing and relaxed movements ("release" mode)
- Negative responses include turning their head away, walking off, backing up to get away.
- Indifferent responses include no visible reaction.
Uses of Oils with Horses
Aromatic
Diffuse in the air in the tack room, barn, hallway to purify the air. You can also hang a cloth with a few drops of oil for a gentle aromatic experience.
Topical
Massage along the spine or even on the tips of their ears. You can apply directly on minor lumps and bumps. Never put on the saddle area before riding.
Internal
This use is more controversial. Use only DoTERRA oils and dilute with doTERRA fractionated coconut oil.
Oils to Avoid with Horses
- Pregnancy: Avoid Arborvitae, Basil, Birch, Cassia, Cinnamon, Rosemary and Thyme.
- Use only with Veterinary guidance: hot oils - Thyme, Oregano, Clove, Cassia, Cinnamon, Peppermint.
Additional Safety Tips
- Stop use if your horse shows signs of distress, such as drooling, squinting, rubbing face, vocalization, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea or other signs of stress.
- Do not use with dermal patches.
- Know your horse's health, meds and supplements.
- Pregnant horses should only use oils on Veterinary guidance.
Common Uses & Benefits
- Relaxation during trailer travel
- Stress and anxiety management
- Emotional balance
- Digestive comfort - gas and bloating
- Cuts, scrapes and minor injuries
- Calming sprays for blankets
- Fly, flea and tick repellants
- Behavioral issues like cribbing and weaving
- Support for cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory, muscular, nervous and urinary systems
- Increased lymphatic flow and cellular and DNA health
- Homemade liniments for tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints
- All age massage support
- Prevention of spooking
- Healthy skin, mane, tail and hooves for your horse
- Respiratory support
- Barn and stall cleaning
If your horse has an issue with any of the above, we likely have a DoTERRA oil that can help.
Competition & Shows
If you enter your horse in shows and events, check the rules as essential oils could be listed as performance enhancers. A good rule is to not use oils 12-24 hours before a show or event if you are unsure about regulations.
Just reach out to me and I'll help guide you with DoTERRA Essential Oils.
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Dogs and DoTERRA Essential Oils:
Tilly - Shepard, Lab, Eskimo, Husky, Collie, Golden, Poodle mix!
Meet Tilly
This is Tilly! Like many dogs, she loves essential oils. She spends plenty of time outdoors enjoying nature. She is familiar with oils to ward off pests, to relax and enjoy at home, sleep better, travel.
Dogs are quick to indicate which oils they prefer - you don't even had to remove the cap for them to smell it!
To help you understand their likes and dislikes:
Ways to Use Oils with Dogs
Aromatic
Diffuse in the air in the room to purify the air or put on your hand and let them smell it. Leave the door open so they can leave if they want to.
Topical
What dog doesn't like a massage along the spine or on the tips of their ears? You can also apply to lumps and bumps. In this way oils enter the dog's system. Always dilute, dilute, dilute and observe your pet's reaction.
Internal
This use is controversial, used in dietary use so only use DoTERRA oils and dilute with a carrier oil like DoTERRA fractionated coconut oil.
Oils to Avoid with Dogs
Additional Safety Tips
Common Uses & Benefits
If any of these uses apply to your dog, there's likely a DoTERRA oil to help them.
Have any questions? Just reach out and I'll be happy to assist you and let you know Tilly's favorites.
This is Tilly! Like many dogs, she loves essential oils. She spends plenty of time outdoors enjoying nature. She is familiar with oils to ward off pests, to relax and enjoy at home, sleep better, travel.
Dogs are quick to indicate which oils they prefer - you don't even had to remove the cap for them to smell it!
To help you understand their likes and dislikes:
- Positive responses include lip smacking, yawning, trying to lick the bottle and getting excited without leaving.
- Negative responses include turning their head away, leaving, backing up to get away, running away.
- Indifferent responses include no reaction.
Ways to Use Oils with Dogs
Aromatic
Diffuse in the air in the room to purify the air or put on your hand and let them smell it. Leave the door open so they can leave if they want to.
Topical
What dog doesn't like a massage along the spine or on the tips of their ears? You can also apply to lumps and bumps. In this way oils enter the dog's system. Always dilute, dilute, dilute and observe your pet's reaction.
Internal
This use is controversial, used in dietary use so only use DoTERRA oils and dilute with a carrier oil like DoTERRA fractionated coconut oil.
Oils to Avoid with Dogs
- Fatal for dogs: Birch, Tea Tree, Wintergreen oils or any products with Xylitol.
- Use only with Veterinary guidance: Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme.
Additional Safety Tips
- Stop use if your dog shows signs of distress, such as drooling, squinting, rubbing face, vocalization, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea or other signs of stress.
- Avoid use with topical flea medication for at least 7-10 days.
- Do not use with dermal patches.
- Know your dogs health, meds and supplements.
- Pregnant dogs should only use oils on Veterinary guidance.
Common Uses & Benefits
- Flea, fly and tick prevention
- Relaxation during travel
- Anxiety or stress relief
- Digestive support - gas, bloating, car sickness
- Relief from itchy skin or allergies
- Homemade toothpaste
- Muscle and joint support
- Respiratory support
- Better sleep
- Fireworks and thunderstorm anxiety
- Veterinarian use for calming
- Overall support for body systems
If any of these uses apply to your dog, there's likely a DoTERRA oil to help them.
Have any questions? Just reach out and I'll be happy to assist you and let you know Tilly's favorites.
Cats and DoTERRA Essential Oils
Cats can be oil lovers too! They are also usually quick to let you know which oils are their favorite and which they don't like without even having to take the cap off the bottle. But cats are smaller and have a different metabolism with less enzymes to metabolize oils.
To help you understand their likes and dislikes:
- Positive responses include lip smacking, yawning, or rubbing up against the bottle.
- Negative responses include turning their head away, leaving, backing up to get away, running away.
- Indifferent responses include no reaction.
Ways to Use Oils with Cats
Aromatic
Diffuse in a room to purify the air or put on your hand and let them smell it. Leave the door open so they can leave if they want to.
Topical -
Massage along the spine or ear tipping. You can also apply to lumps and bumps. Always dilute, dilute, dilute and observe your pet's reaction.
Internal -
This use is controversial and not recommended and do not use in water.
Oils to Avoid with Cats
- Fatal to Cats: Birch, Wintergreen, Oregano, Thyme, Savory, Cinnamon, Clove, Tea Tree/Melaluca, beadlets, toothpaste, all mints like peppermint and spearmint, and all citrus oils, including lemon, lime, orange
Additional Safety Tips
- Avoid use immediately if your cat shows signs of distress, drooling, squinting, rubbing face, vocalization, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea or other signs of stress.
- Avoid use with topical flea medication for at least 7-10 days.
- Do not use with dermal patches.
- Know your cat's health, meds and supplements.
- Pregnancy - only use oil on Veterinary guidance.
Common Uses & Benefits
- Flea, fly and tick prevention
- Relaxation during home and travel
- Anxiety or stress relief
- Digestive support - gas, bloating, car sickness
- Relief from itchy skin or allergies
- Muscle and joint support
- Respiratory support
- Better sleep
- Fireworks and thunderstorm anxiety
- Veterinarian use for calming
- Overall support for body systems
If your cat needs help with any of these, there is likely a DoTERRA oil to help!
Have any questions? Just reach out and I'll be happy to assist you and let you know Tilly's favorites.
