Last year I posted a great article from Mountain Rose Herbs on Herbal Remedies for Pets. This year I have decided to do a second part and post some more great remedies. These recipes mostly use essential oils and are from a great book: Complete Book Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood.
ARTHRITIC DOG TREATMENT
Rosemary Essential Oil-- 4 drops
Lavender Essential Oil-- 2 drops
Ginger Essential Oils-- 3 drops
Diluted in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Try to get the oil onto the affected joints by working through the coat and into the skin. Starting at the back, massage into the muscles in rhythmic movements working inward from the haunches. Cover the whole of the legs and also the vertebrae. Don't worry about this being messy-your dog will soon lick much of the oil off but by then the correct amount of essential oil will have penetrated the skin and got into the affected tissue and bone-and by the licking it will also reach the digestive system.
DOG TOOTHPASTE & BREATH DEODORIZER
Baking Soda--2 tablespoons
Clove Essential Oil--1 drop
Aniseed Essential Oil--1 drop
Make up the toothpaste and use as needed, with cotton wool rather than a toothbrush to avoid damaging the gums. Dampen the cotton wool, dip it into the mixture, and use on the teeth. Afterwards, give the dog a drink of water.
COAT IN POOR CONDITION
Olive Oil--1 tablespoon
Wheatgerm Oil--1 tablespoon
Carrot Essential Oil-- 5 drops
Evening Primrose Oil(not an essential oil)-- 5 drops
Add 1/4 teaspoon of the above blend to each feed
EASY FLEA SHAMPOO
Add 1 drop of either lemongrass or citronella essential oil to your dogs shampoo. Large dogs like Great Danes will require 2 drops. Most dogs seem to like the aroma, and it gives them a nice fresh smell.
FLEA COLLARS
Alcohol--1/4 teaspoon
Cedarwood Essential Oil--1 drop
Lavender Essential Oil--1 drop
Citronella Essential Oil--1 drop
Thyme Essential Oil--1 drop
Mix with 2 drops of the following mixture:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil in with 1 drop of garlic essential oil has been diluted.
An essential oil collar provides excellent protection against fleas and is very cheap and easy to make. Buy a soft material collar --a cheap one from a market will do--and soak it in the above mixture.
If you are unsure if an herbal treatment is right for your pet please check with your Vet before starting any treatment.
You have got sufficient information about pets and that too is really effective.I have read your previous article but I think this one is better than the previous one.
ReplyDeleteGood information on pet care.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Herbalife products. I am working on getting better at imparting information to people who do not have any or much experience with herbs in a effective, fun, and understandable way.
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