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Have you ever noticed how animals are very good at taking the time to “smell the roses”? … or the lavender, dandelions, thyme, jasmine … And invariably, it’s not just because the plants smell “nice” – more often than not, animals seek the scent of specific plants to make themselves feel better. Have you ever noticed the effect catnip has on felines! Healing through smell is one of the fundamental principles of essential oil therapy (EOT), or (aromatherapy). EOT is derived from the ancient practice of using natural plant essences to promote health and well being. Pure, therapeutic quality essential oils are extracted using steam distillation from the leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, and roots from a wide variety of plants.
Essential oils work for us as well as our animal friends. The thing to keep in mind when treating animals is that their sense of smell is much keener than ours. Also keep in mind that a little goes a long way. When starting treatment, start with a small dose and increase as needed.
So, what’s the connection between animals and essential oil therapy?
Animals have an innate ability to self-medicate i.e. seek out what they need to maintain health through herbs and minerals, and the oils contain components that they would instinctively select for their own wellbeing if they were living in their natural state in the wild. In a domestic setting however, this natural ability to seek out therapeutic plants is often restricted due to the environments and living arrangements we impose upon our pets.
They can be taken three different ways: by diffusion or smelling; massage (right out of the bottle or diluted with another oil such as olive oil, you can give the oils internally (right out of the bottle, with food or water). Put essential oils in water for internal use; or in food like a seasoning. Use one to five drops two to three times a day, depending on the animal and its weight. Use for three to seven days, one dose per day for one to three weeks for prevention. A cat's skin may not tolerate essential oils as well as a dog's. Dilute with aloe vera gel and apply. This is a much less sticky option for your pets skin and coat.
Here are some natural solutions that may take the edge off your pet’s anger and make them happier and more secure.
1.Aggressive Pets. Use scent to restore their sense. Pets can get so wound up because of anxiety or other strong emotions that they lost all common sense. Treating them with aromatherapy may help to reset their brains. Try placing three drops of essential oil of bergamot on a bandanna and tying it around your pet’s neck. The scent will stay active for four to six hours. You can repeat the treatment once a day until the aggression starts to fade.
2.Balance your pets emotions. A mixture of flower remedies called Bach Rescue Remedy soothes pets very quickly and helps calm negative emotions. Drip two to four drops directly on your pet’s gums two to four times a day or before a stressful event, or three times a day when traveling. Or squirt a dropper of the remedy on your pets food.
3.Adjust your pets attitude with magnets. Aggressive behavior can sometimes be eliminated by using a magnet to alter the brain’s electromagnetic field. Hold the north pole of the magnet against your pet’s forehead for about 20 minutes, once a day while you are watching TV or reading, for example. You can get healing magnets from holistic veterinarians and some pet supply catalogs.
4.Touch away aggression. Dogs and cats that are acting aggressively may get calmer and more relaxed if you trace circles with your fingertips on their ears, mouth, and tail for a few minutes each day. Be prepared to back off if it doesn’t seem to be working.
5.Heal with the heart. Angry, aggressive pets are often insecure pets. Discard all your worries for a moment and let your mind and body fill with love. Then move your hands over your pet where it feels right, stroking from the head toward the tail. Dogs and cats have enormous powers of intuition, and they will sense and be affected by the strength of your emotions.
6.Help them to blow off some steam. Some pets get aggressive because they have too much energy and not enough to do. You can often curb early signs of pet aggression simply by wearing out your pet. Go for longer walks, or better yet, jogs, as long as your dog is fit enough. Get your cat running with a game of chase-the-string. Run in circles. Throw a ball. As long as you get your pet moving for at least 20 minutes a few times a day, he will be sufficiently tired and won’t feel like causing trouble.

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