Essential Oils

General Guidelines for Use and Application

Techniques for Generally Using Essential Oils with your Dog or Cat

  • Use essential oils aromatically and topically to start with your pet. Do not start your pet on essential oils orally unless under the direction of a Veterinarian.
  • Petting technique: After diluting the essential oils, transfer them from the roller bottle to your hands and apply them along the spine or over the affected area or area of interest. You can also apply to the feet or over the ears.
  • Aromatic Use: Use a water diffuser in the room and start with just 1-2 drops of essential oils. You can increase to 3-4 drops of the essential oil or blend if your pet is tolerating it. In addition, you can mist water containing essential oils over bedding or into the air, or even spray it onto yourself. If your pet responds positively to the scent, you can also apply the oil topically using the petting technique.
  • Note: FCO is Fractionated Coconut Oil

Applications of Singles & Blends

Calming Support

  • Lavender

    Anti-histamine, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-puritic (anti-itch) and anti-infection agent. Central nervous system sedative, soothe skin conditions, musclar conditions, calming, bug bites, cuts and wounds

    Retail: $37.33

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  • Balance

    Calming and relaxing, relieves anxious feelings, use before stressful events. See note at bottom.

    Retail: $32.00

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  • Peace

    Used for Calming, Anxiety, Restlessness, Separation anxiety, Canine cognitive disease. See note at bottom.

    Retail: $46.67

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  • Adaptiv

    Same as Peace and see note at bottom.

    Retail: $57.33

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  • Calmer

    Anti-histamine, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-puritic (anti-itch) and anti-infection agent. Central nervous system sedative, soothe skin conditions, musclar conditions, calming, bug bites, cuts and wounds

    Retail: $28.00

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  • Serenity

    Same as for Peace. See if pet will self select or just try it. See note at bottom.

    Retail: $53.33

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Digestive System Support

  • DigestZen/ZenGest

    Vomitting, Diarrhea, Dietary Indiscretion, Constipation, Car Sickness

    Retail: $48.00

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  • Cardamom

    Respiratory Support especially in cats if they don't tolerate Breathe/Easy Air. Can also be used for GI support if they don't tolerate peppermint or DigestZen/ZenGest

    Retail: $41.33

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  • Tamer

    Any Gastrointestinal disease. Dietary indiscretion, vomiting, diarrhea, car sickness.

    Retail: $24.00

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Respiratory Support

Insect Repellent/Antispetic

  • Breathe/Easy Air

    Respiratory conditions, better sleep, snoring, opens airways

    Retail: $37.33

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  • Geranium

    Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, insect repellent, healthy skin, infections, repels bugs, supports immune system and hormonal health, supports liver, urinary tract, relaxing

    Retail: $62.67

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Multiple Applications

  • Copaiba

    One of the highest anti-inflammatory oils, attaches to CB2 receptors, supports cardiovascular, immune, digestive, and respiratory systems, arthritis, GI disorders, pain, cystitis, skin conditions, great for senior pets, sports dogs

    Retail: $50.67

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  • Helichrysum

     

    Retail: $105.33

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  • Peppermint

    Respiratory support, Digestive support. Dilute and massage over sore muscles.

    Retail: $33.33

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  • Frankincense

    Cellular support, lumps, tumors, immune system, DNA repair, autoimmune disorders, skin, enhances all other oils, chronic disease

    Retail: $104.00

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  • Myrrh

    Anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-tumor, great cleansing properties, cuts and wounds, healthy skin, oral hygiene, analgesic properties, liver support, digestive support

    Retail: $96.00

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NOTE: Serenity/Peace/Balance/Adaptiv - see which one works best for their particular pet. Can diffuser or use topically diluted.
NOTE: Breathe (name in U.S.) Easy Air (name in Canada)
NOTE: DigestZen (name in U.S.) ZenGest (name in Canada)

General Instructions for Use:

Dogs

  • Use 1%-5% Dilution (See Dilution Chart Below)
  • Dilute further and use more caution with hot essential oils
  • Apply once to twice daily
  • Avoid essential oils or blends that contain the following with Dogs: Deep Blue Blend, Wintergreen, Birch, Tea Tree

Cats

  • Use 0.25-2% Dilution (See Dilution Chart Below)
  • Apply every other day to twice daily.
  • Generally you do not need to use essential oils orally with cats as they are ingesting some of the oils topically through grooming.
  • Avoid essential oils or blends that contain the following with Cats Topically and Orally: Basil, all Citrus Oils, Birch, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Fennel, Tea Tree, Oregano, Peppermint, Spearmint, Thyme, Rosemary, Wintergreen. Diffusing these essential oils is acceptable around cats, but start with small amounts and ensure the Cat can leave the room if they want.

Avoid the following essential oils with epileptic prone dogs and cats:

  • Any Oils or Blends containing the following: Wintergreen, Rosemary, Basil, Camphor, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Nutmeg, Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon

Avoid the following essential oils topically with dogs and cats that have a bleeding disorder and consult a Veterinarian with knowledge of the use of essentials oils with pets:

  • Any Oils or Blends containing the following: Birch, Wintergreen, Oregano, Ginger, Fennel, Clove, Cinnamon, Cassia, Blue Tansy

Kits

Kit Details:

Kit 1: Healthy Start Kit

TOP 10 GENERAL ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PET AND PARENT (MINI KIT)

Instructions for Use:
Please refer to the Instructions from the other kits below to determine which essential oils are appropriate for your specific needs and how to use them.

Support Immune, Respiratory, Digestive and Musculoskeletal Systems, Health Skin and Calming

Kit 2: Home Essentials Kit

TOP 10 GENERAL ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PET AND PARENT (FULL KIT)

Support Immune, Respiratory, Digestive and Musculoskeletal Systems, Health Skin and Calming

Instructions for Use: Please refer to the Instructions from the other kits below to determine which essential oils are appropriate for your specific needs and how to use them.

Kit 3: Calming Support Kit

Targeted Essential Oils for Calming Support

Instructions for Use:
Lavender & Adaptiv: Diffuse daily or Dilute 4-6 drops in 10mls FCO and apply twice daily along the spine. For cats 1-3 drops in 10mls.

Balance: Diffuse daily or Dilute 10 drops in 10mls of FCO and apply twice daily along the spine or ½ hour before the stressful event. For cats 3 drops in 10mls.

Calmer: Apply along the spine twice daily.

Copaiba: Diffuse in the evening for grounding. Dilute 4-6 drops in FCO and apply along the spine twice daily. For cats 1-3 drops in 10 mls.

Kit 4: Health Skin Support Kit

Targeted Essential Oils for Healthy Skin Support

Recipe (Dogs):
In a 2-ounce glass spray bottle add:

  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • 20 drops Myrrh
  • 8 drops Geranium
  • 5-8 drops Helichrysum
  • Fill with Aloe Vera Juice

Instructions for Use:
2-4 times daily spray over affected area (dogs/cats). Dilute further for Cats.

Kit 5: Immune Support Kit

Targeted Essential Oils for Immune System Support

Instructions for Use: OnGuard: Diffuse 1-3 drops in the diffuser. Apply one drop on the collar or a scarf (once you know the pet tolerates the blend). Apply 1 drop to a diffuser ornament on the pets crate.

Frankincense: Diffuse 1-3 drops in the diffuser daily. Dilute 4-6 drops in FCO and apply once to twice daily. For cats 1-3 drops.

Kit 5: Digestive Support Kit

Targeted Essential Oils for Digestive System Support

Instructions for Use: DigestZen: Diffuse 1-3 drops in the diffuser daily for nausea. Dilute 4-6 drops in 10mls of FCO and apply over the abdomen twice daily. Apply along the spine if they do not like the abdomen rubbed or apply ½ hour prior to a car ride for car sickness. For cats 1 drop in 10mls apply once to twice daily or make a litterbox blend with 2-3 drops in 1 cup baking soda, keep in a closed glass bottle. Add 1 tbsp of the mixture to the litter box daily.

Tamer: Apply over the abdomen or along the spine twice daily for dogs.

Peppermint: Dilute 4-6 drops in 10mls FCO and apply along the abdomen or spine twice daily. Do not use it topically on cats.

Myrrh: Dilute 4-6 drops in 10mls FCO. Apply topically to the abdomen or spine once to twice daily. Good for constipation in cats as well.

Kit 6: Musculoskeletal Support Kit

Targeted Essential Oils for Musculoskeletal System Support

Instructions for Use: Frankincense & Copaiba: Dilute 6-8 drops of Frankincense in FCO in combination with 6-8 drops of Copaiba and apply along the spine or over the sore area. For dogs over 40lbs, give 1 drop of each orally in their food once to twice daily. For cats: 2-3 drops of each in 10mls.

Aromatouch: For dogs dilute 4-6 drops in 10mls of FCO and massage over the area of discomfort twice daily. For cats use lavender or copaiba 2-3 drops of each in 10mls.

Lavender: Diffuse for calming and soothing. Dilute 4-6 drops in 10mls of FCO and massage over sore muscles. For cats dilute 1-3 drops in 10mls.

Kit 7: Respiratory Support Kit

Targeted Essential Oils for Respiratory System Support

Instructions for Use: Dogs: Breathe or Peppermint: Diffuse 1-3 drops in the diffuser several times a day. Can diffuse with 1 drop of OnGuard if looking for immune support as well.

Cats: Cardamom, LAVENDER & Frankincense: Diffuse 1 drop of each in the diffuser several times a

day. Can diffuse with 1 drop of OnGuard if looking for immune support as well if they tolerate it well.

Dilution Chart

Carrier Oil Recommendation:
We recommend mixing the essential oil with fractionated coconut oil (FCO), which is a thin and odorless oil that can be easily absorbed by the skin. FCO helps to spread the essential oil over a larger surface area of the body. By diluting the essential oil with FCO, the absorption rate is reduced, resulting in a longer-lasting effect, less evaporation, and a lower risk of sensitivity. dōTERRA's FCO goes through the same rigorous testing as their other oils and is safe to use on pets.

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