Canine Aromatherapy: Tips on Buying Essential Oils

Essential oils are readily available many areas such as in health food stores, pharmacies, and beauty-product stores. So there is no worries of not getting the hard-to-find or least popular oils.

When choosing and buying essential oils, beware of synthetic versions (should be easier seen on the product label) made possible by recent advances in chemistry. Using synthetic or adulterated versions are less effective and can increase the risk of toxicity.

Essential oils should be purchased and stored in dark-colored glass bottles to prevent deterioration resulting from excessive light. Genuine and authentic essential oils are the most therapeutic and will have a fuller, sweeter and milder character. Therefore very little is needed, justifying the higher cost.

You might like to check out these essential oils specially formulated for canines.

• Bite This! Flea Remedy – For dogs with pesticide allergies and deter fleas from your canine.
• Liquid Hot Spot Remedy – For dogs who suffer hot spots.
• Liquid Calm Massage Oil – For dogs who hate car rides, bath time or fear of thunder storms.
• Bach Flower Essences Rescue Remedy – For dogs who experiencing shock, stress or trauma due to any reason. i.e. fear going to the veterinary clinic!

Testing Essential Oils on Your Dog

For the safely of your dog, it is advisable to do a patch test of the essential oil you want to use on your dog before the actual application. To do this, simply release a drop of the oil on a cotton ball and swipe the less furry part of your dog such as on the inside of a leg. Check the area within 15 to 20 minutes and note if there is any redness or itching. If this type of reaction is present, do not use that oil in your aromatherapy preparation for your dog.

Aromatherapy has a rapid action—a few days’ treatment is normal all that is required—and the fragrant remedies are very pleasant to use.

The Complete Series on Canine Aromatherapy

1. What is Canine Aromatherapy? Does It Work?
2. What Are The Benefits of Using Aromatherapy on Dogs?
3. Canine Aromatherapy: Tips on Buying Essential Oils
4. How Should Aromatherapy Treatments Be Used On Dogs?
5. Home Aromatherapy Treatment Versus Consulting an Aromatherapist.