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Aromatherapy Benefits
Aromatherapy
and Pampering Pets
In today’s culture, pet owners are trying
their best to improve the way beloved pets live. No more smelly
chemicals that can irate skin and eyes. Pet owners
have found a new outlet for their need to add comfort to the
lives of
their pets. These new products are the essential oils of aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy is an alternative treatment philosophy that uses
liquid plant material to affect either health or mood of the
subject. These days the subject is often your pet.
No need to use smelly flea sprays ever again. No more harsh
shampoos that wash their fur but don’t really help the luster
or shine of their coats. Now there are shampoos made of essential
oils that will clean them, pamper them and leave them looking
like they just left your favorite spa, while at the same time
smelling wonderful.
While we all know that grooming is a very important part of
your dogs health aromatherapy can show you a different way
to insure your pet is not only healthy and well groomed, but
fresh smelling and itch free all done without chemicals. Nothing
need ever touch their bodies again that isn’t one hundred percent
natural. You can find everything from shampoos and conditioners
to sprays that will improve the way your dog looks and feels.
There are many sprays that can naturally repel fleas and ticks
without the chemical smells that your dog has had to deal with
in the past. These old sprays have often been the cause of
dry skin and irritation. No more. Your dog, with the help of
eucalyptus, lavender or fir needle, to name but a few, will
no longer suffer from fleas, will soothe irritated areas or
hydrate dry skin. As well, some essential oils will calm the
dog that suffers the fear of rainstorms or vet visits.
Cats are another matter and care must be taken when deciding
on using aromatherapy on your feline companions. The essential
oils that pamper your dog can kill your cat. This is because
a cat’s body cannot metabolize the essential oils the way a
dog or even human can. Their skin in thinner and so absorbs
faster causing toxicity buildup. Their livers cannot handle
this and so the very products that we hoped would offer them
good health instead poison them.
Therefore, the plants must be handled differently to make
the products that lavish comfort and fragrances for cats. They
must be diluted more than the essential oils are and so become
instead hydrosols. These are safe to use on cats. They offer
the same benefits and are used as antiseptics, for skin care
or as ear cleaners and soothers. For example lavender can be
used for burns or calming. Rose is good for skin irritations
and rashes. Remember that cats dislike strong smells. So that
which entices your dog can be a major turn off to your cat.
But mix a few together and you wind up with gentle scents even
your cat will enjoy. Also, this milder form can be used not
only for cats, but for puppies, kittens, rabbits and ferrets
as well.
Horses can also benefit from the wonderful properties of aromatherapy.
Many owners discover after bringing their new horse home that
the animal has some odd behaviors. They may be head shy, trailer
shy or just plain hard to deal with. This can often be a symptom
of abuse at the hands of their last owner. Essential oils can
go a long way to alleviating some of these issues and adding
to the mental and emotional well being of the animal. Frankincense,
Bergamot and Chamomile all contribute to a more relaxed and
laid back horse. Sweet orange will give it the feeling of self-assurance.
Others like basil or lemon contribute to the animal’s improved
focus.
Usually nothing more than a few moments to inhale the calming
scent will make a difference but if the horse needs more simply
apply it to the animal’s chest or put it on a tissue that you
wear in your pocket while working with your horse.
Aromatherapy used correctly can be a wonderful tool to making
your pet a happier healthier creature.
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