Essential oils that are safe for dogs

Essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds that are extracted from seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. For centuries, essential oils have aided in natural healing for humans and animals. 

Essential oils can be used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness for dogs and can be used as single essential oils or in complex essential oil blends depending on what your dog needs. However, dogs are more sensitive to essential oil than humans. When you are first wanting to introduce your dog to essential oil it’s important to always consult your veterinarian.  

Here is a list of some essential oils that are safe for dogs:

Safe Essential Oils for Dogs:

• Lavender:

Lavender oil is generally considered safe for dogs. It’s most commonly used to soothe itching, irritation, and inflammation. It is relatively versatile and helps dogs with multiple issues 

• Marjoram: 

Marjoram is strong anti-fungal, anti-septic, and anti-bacterial essential oil. It works well as a muscle relaxant and may alleviate diabetes or depression symptoms, nerve pain, and assist with liver problems.

• Vetiver:

Vetiver may reduce stress by calming dogs.

• Cardamom: 

Cardamom decreases nausea and can be used for constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion by draining dampness from the body.

• Fennel:

Some veterinarians believe that fennel oil is effective for balancing pituitary and thyroid hormones in dogs.

• Helichrysum:

Helichrysum is anti-bacterial and used for bleeding issues in dogs who have clotting problems and issues of the circulatory system to prevent bleeding. Also, useful to treat some cardiac, nervous system, and skin conditions too.

• Frankincense:

From wound care to behavior improvement to antibacterial healing., Frankincense is a less potent oil used in many aspects of pet care. It's a great all-around oil to use with your dogs as it also has helped some cases of cancer

• Spearmint: 

Spearmint helps to reduce weight and is good for colic, diarrhea, nausea. It also helps to balance metabolism and stimulates the gallbladder.