Today I wanted to share with you some of our recipes that have helped Hercules and his doggie friends, Roma and Rudy. I recommend this brand of essential oil because it is recommended by holistic veterinarians!
When using essential oils, the amount used should be based upon the dog's weight. All of these recipes are for dogs who weight 60+ pounds. If you have a smaller dog, please use a larger dilution ratio by doubling the amount of carrier oils or water in the recipes. These recipes are not intended for other pets, including cats. Some of these oils can cause liver toxicity in our feline friends if applied directly to their bodies-- so dogs only please! Never use tea tree on a cat-- very small amounts can be fatal.
I recommend ONLY this brand of essential oil!
DIY Dog Shampoo
This shampoo can be helpful to support the skin and coat.
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoons of castile soap
- ¼ tsp vitamin E
- 3 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 3 drops of lavender essential oil
- 2 drops of Roman chamomile
- 2 drops of Purification
- 1 drops of cedar wood
- optional: 2 drops of citronella
Mix all of this together in a glass jar (an oil dispenser works fabulously). It is watery, but use it like you would normal doggie shampoo. It doesn't suds very much, but it's gentle and very effective. A big bonus is that your dog will smell absolutely amazing for days!
Deodorizing Collar for Dogs
- ⅓ cup of purified water
- 2 drops of citronella
- 2 drops lavender
- 2 drops purification
- 2 drops peppermint
Mix together the recipe in a small bowl and soak your dog's collar in the liquid. Be careful not to submerge any plastic pieces (essential oils can degrade plastic). Cotton or natural fiber collars are best for this recipe.
Let the collar dry and then put it on your pooch! Instant awesomeness collar! Yay! And he will also smell wonderful!! I usually save my liquid by putting it into a mason jar and using it to soak his collar about every two weeks. No need to waste, right!?
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