Use Of Oils In Pets

The sensitivity of animals to oils and chemicals is greater than that of humans. Essential oils provide many benefits to our pets : they boost their immune system, offer balance to mind and body, help in the healing of wounds, or provide solutions to natural cleaning, among other things.

Examples of oils

Frankincense oil:  It is a mild product that has many uses in relation to domestic animals and small birds, whether in relation to wounds, infections, skin tumors, fungi and bacteria, etc.

Lavender oil Mixed with other elements, such as peppermint, lavender oil produces a good result to repel parasites and calm the nervous system, as well as to heal tumors.

Peppermint oil It is used, above all, in the event that a rapid cooling of different areas is desired. An example of this is that the animal has had an activity with special fatigue, such as a competition, a long walk, or a tiring day of games.

Benefits and precautions

Although in general terms the use of oils in dogs is beneficial, some precautions must be taken as prevention. Animals respond more quickly to the effects than people. In addition, it is about avoiding irritation, in the event that the oil is applied topically, and possible poisoning if the treatment is ingested.

Cats

Special care must be taken in the case of the application of oils in cats, because the molecules that these oils provide are not eliminated in a short time, and can be harmful to the liver and nervous system of the animal. The olfactory sensitivity of a cat is great and an aroma that to people seems strong and powerful, in the cat can be harmful.

If we observe the cat in a strange posture, or we see it flee or other types of abnormal behavior, we can interpret the signal that the animal is suffering the side effects of the application of an aromatic oil, which is not doing it any good.

Dogs

The case of dogs is a little different, they are a little less sensitive to the application of these aromas, either through atmospheric spraying, cutaneously or orally.

The weight of the dog is one of the most important factors in establishing the amount of aromatic oil applicable.

Among the benefits for dogs of these oils is the treatment of infections, problems with parasites, dermatological, rheumatic, digestive problems and lotions for dog hygiene.

Domestic birds

If we have a bird at home, of whatever type, we must know that essential oils provide many benefits to birds. There are many studies and analyzes carried out on the inhibitory effect that the oil offers in birds. One of the clear examples is Salmonella.

Coconut oil

Among the oils that provide the most benefits to animals in their application, is coconut oil. The so-called “guiardia” is one of the main affections of many animals. With the use of this oil, it is possible to combat it, and prevent its appearance.

To get the benefits of this oil you have to use an organic cold-pressed coconut oil. Otherwise, it will not offer the precise acids and nutrients.

Coconut oil helps stabilize the animal’s metabolism, favoring the absorption of nutrients, regulating gastrointestinal and digestive disorders, helping to eliminate dead hair, and even eliminating bad breath.

If your pet suffers from skin allergies, coconut oil can be of great help, in addition to preventing yeast infections, disinfecting wounds, helping healing, and generally improving disease resistance.

Coconut oil is very effective as a nutritional element, and in its benefits on the skin of all types of animals, especially the case of horses, birds, dogs and cats. In addition, another advantage of its application is that most of these animals, reluctant to most aromas, are very receptive when it comes to the smell of coconut.