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Have you ever wondered about using essential oils on your pets?  Here are a few guidelines:

• If your pet has never been introduced to essential oils before, introduce them slowly and begin with small amounts. Animals are more sensitive to oils than we are.   God gave them a wonderful sense of smell.
• With oils that are considered “hot” oils such as oregano or clove, it might be best to dilute the oil first with a carrier oil such as olive or coconut oil or Young Living’s v-6 oil.  Never dilute with water, it drives the oils deeper into the skin.

What are some ways to use essential oils on pets:

• Diffusing:  Diffusing is a great way of introducing oils to your pets.  If an animal finds the aroma too strong, they can move away from the diffuser.
• Internally:  Try adding a drop of oil into your pets food or water.  It is more likely to be ingested if mixed with a carrier such as honey, Ningxia Red or coconut oil.
• Petting Method:  Take a drop of oil and rub it on your hands until there is little to no residue left on your palms.  Pet your animal.  Avoid sensitive areas such as on the face, nose or bottom of the feet.
• Indirectly:  Put a drop of oil on your hand and rub your hands on something your pet can approach like furniture or bedding.
• Sprayer:  Add water and oil in a spray bottle.  Use to mist the kitty litter box, bedding or on animals.  It is best to use a glass bottle if possible since oils can leach out toxins in plastic.  Also, add a pinch of salt to the oil and water to help from clogging the sprayer.  A great ratio to begin with would be one drop of oil to four ounces of water.  Shake before using to disperse the oil.
• Topically:  Allow one drop to drip on the animal.  Oils will absorb through the hair follicles so there is no need to drop the oil directly on the skin.  Oils can either be diluted or applied neat (without a carrier oil).  Never place the oils directly in the ear canal of pets or people.

Young Living has a great line just for animal care.

Check it out at youngliving.com.

So now you know how to apply, which oils should you choose?  The same as you would for yourself.  Just use smaller amounts.  Have questions on which oils to use, find a great Essential Oil Desk Reference through Amazon or Life Science Publishing at discoverlsp.com.