The following are just a few examples of how this natural approach to health can benefit your animals. If you have a dog or cat with an upper respiratory problem or viral infection, try placing a few drops of eucalyptus in a vaporizer in the same room. To clean your pet s ears, dilute a drop or two of tea tree oil in some olive oil and apply. Use caution with tea tree oil, however, it has occasionally been known to cause convulsions in some animals. Avoid the eye area.
Lavender has very relaxing, soothing properties.
Place a couple of drops of lavender essential oil in a spray bottle and dilute with a cup of water. The next few times that both you and your pet are in a relaxed state, spray a little around the animal. Take care to avoid the area surrounding the eye and never allow the liquid to come in direct contact with the skin. Over time, smelling the scent should evoke an olfactory association between a calm atmosphere and the fragrance. Should your pet have to go into surgery or some other potentially scary, new situation, place a couple of drops of lavender on a cloth and leave it in its kennel.