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Animal Aromatherapy: Essential Oils For Pets

According to anthropologists, humans have enjoyed having pets since the beginning of recorded history. Today, there is mounting scientific evidence that our pets give us more than their devotion-they also contribute to our emotional and physical health. Research shows that pets can reduce our risk of heart disease, lower our blood pressure and, if we are married, they might help make our union a happier one. Recent studies are also revealing that pets can raise a child's IQ scores, cognitive and social skills, as well as help that child develop compassion and positive self-esteem.

Responsible pet owners do whatever they can to meet the requirements of their animals, so it is natural for people who enjoy Young Living essential oils to share the wonderful health benefits of the oils with their pets. Pet owners must remember, however, that what works for humans may not transfer directly to their pets. Some people have found that their cats are too sensitive for several of the essential oils. Pet owners should also take their animals' much keener sense of smell into account. Dogs especially can be overwhelmed by strong scents. To be safe, you may start your pet with oils that have been diluted with Young Living's V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex.

Turning to Young Living essential oils and essential oil-enhanced products rather than synthetic drugs and chemicals for animal care benefits our pets, ourselves, and our environment. Natural pet care respects the earth and all living things.

Loving Our Pets

An international survey conducted by the American Animal Hospital Association (MHA) reveals some interesting facts about pet owners.

Of the survey respondents:

When asked, "Who listens to you best?" 45 percent chose their pet, while only 30 percent chose their spouse or significant other.

82 percent think of their pet more than once while they are away from him or her during the day.

If they were deserted on an island and could choose only one companion, 50 percent would pick a dog or cat rather than a human.

93 percent are likely to risk their own life for their pet and 64 percent of owners would expect their pet to come to their rescue if they were in distress.

55 percent have an emergency preparedness plan that includes their pet in case of natural disasters such as fire, flood, or earthquake.

94 percent think their pet has human-like personality traits, such as being emotional or sensitive, outgoing, inquisitive, or stubborn.

94 percent take their pet for regular veterinary checkups to ensure their pet's quality of life.

 

Chronological List of Popular Pets

Dogs – 12,000 BC: The first domesticated animal is also the most popular animal today. The dog has been called “man’s best friend” for many centuries.

Horses – 5000 BC: Pre –agricultural nomadic people discovered that their strength and intelligence made them good pack animals. Most wild horses today are actually descendants of tame horses that escaped or were set free by their owners.

Cats – 3000 BC: In ancient Egypt, the first appearance of the domesticated cat was in the New Kingdom period. At some point they became objects of worship, like the cat goddess Bastet. When cats died, their Egyptian owners went into mourning and mummified thir pets just as they did their other family members.

Fish – 2000 to 3000 BC: Acient Sumerians kept fish in ponds more than 4,500 years ago. As early as 1000 BC, the Chinese are known to have raised carp for food. Goldfish breeding was widespread during the Sung dynasty (from the 10th to the 13th century). The Chinese also prized goldfish as symbols of wealth.

Ferrets – 450 BC: The first mention of ferrets in written text is by Aristotle in the 4th century BC, but since he speaks of animals already domesticated, it’s likely they had already been around for hundreds of years.

 

Reprinted with permission of Young Living, Lehi, UT 84043
Essential Edge magazine


 Essential Oil Pet Tips

"My two huskies live outside and are tethered on long chains. I learned early in my breeding career that huskies feel most secure tethered. Sometimes they have problems with their chains. This was the case with Snowball. He acquired two wounds on the inner aspect of his upper right foreleg. I treated him with helichrysum and Rose Ointment™. We visited the veterinarian and he desired to treat them with antibiotics internally and topically. I am happy to say that after five days treatment with the helichrysum and Rose Ointment, the wounds totally healed up. Thank you for these wonderful products which are not only very healing to humans, but also to our dear pets as well!" -Marsha Rizzo

"I have a parrot in a big cage; his name is Madison. To keep the cage free of parasites that get on bird skin, I put three to four drops of Purification™ on the bottom of the cage, which is covered with newspaper, in the morning and at night before going to bed. Madison loves reading the newspaper. The cage smells clean and Madison gets all the benefits of Young Living essential oils. Madison's doctor thought that I had Madison's cage covered with chemicals that get rid of these types of parasites, since Madison has been parasite free for the last six years. As an added bonus, I use lavender essential oil on Madison's cage to calm him down when he gets too excited. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system, and fumes from solvents and cleaners commonly used at home can cause a bird's death."
-Aida Hercules-Dodaro

"My chocolate lab Benson, age seven, was recently going through heartworm treatment. One day after leaving him, the vet's office called. Benson was growling at the staff and not cooperating. I put a drop of Roman chamomile essential oil in my hands before entering the office, in hopes that Benson would smell me coming. I asked the doctor if I would interfere with her work if I used a few drops of oil on Benson. She said, 'No, please do if he enjoys it!' So, I put a little oil on his paws, nose, and head. He seemed to be instantly happier. The doctor commented that the essential oil was 'love in a bottle!'"
-Mindy Lowden

"I own several Whippets (dogs). They have had problems with cysts that are like small hard peas under the skin. In the past, I had them surgically removed. After I started to use Young Living essential oils, I thought that perhaps the oils would get rid of the cysts. According to the Essential Oils Desk Reference, frankincense is a good oil to use for tumors and growths. At the time, I did not have a bottle of frankincense so I looked for a blend that included it. I had a bottle of Believe™. I started putting a drop of Believe on the cyst a couple of times a day. In about two weeks the cyst was gone. Thank you, Young Living, for your wonderful products!"
-Gay Hullar

"I am currently treating a severe leg wound on my 21year-old gelding. The wound was already two months old when he came home from boarding. Two weeks of applying Animal Scents ™ Ointment has reduced the swelling in his leg by 80 percent and the size of the wound has shrunk by half. The proud flesh is almost gone. It does not appear like it will even leave a scar."
-Jan Early

"I rescued a mother cat and her two kittens from the local animal shelter after they'd been abandoned. They were weakened from malnutrition and cold weather. On frequent trips to the vet, I was able to reassure and calm them by taking along a bottle of lavender spray and misting the air (or them, if they had an accident). I mix two to three drops of Young Living lavender essential oil with distilled water into a small spray bottle. It is wonderful. When I first brought them home, the kittens had an upper respiratory infection. I would sprinkle a few drops of Thieves into the shower stall and bring the mother cat and her two little kittens inside the bathroom so they could breathe it while I showered. They are very healthy today."
-Dianne Bramwell

"I have six animals and chose not to poison them with harsh flea products. For the last year, I have been spraying them with a mixture of Idaho tansy and distilled water. After comparing oils from other companies, I can see that Young Living's products are the purest and most potent available. I enjoy what I am learning about Young Living essential oils and I will continue to share these wonderful products." -Liz Burgess

This information is intended for educational purposes only. It is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness or disease of the human body.
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