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Stress-Relieving Holistic Blends for Dogs
Francoise Rapp
Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love -- emotions play a
pivotal role in our lives. But are these types of feelings an
integral part of an animal's world as well?
In the past, scientists questioned whether emotions affected
the lives of animals. These days, however, emotional and
spiritual health-consciousness has moved from being exclusively
for humans and has advanced into the animal world. Now more than
ever, veterinarians realize that aromatherapy offers more than
just fragrance and provides immediate, profound and long-lasting
results that may positively affect an animal's overall health
and emotional well-being. Today, veterinarians are turning to
osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences and most
recently aromatherapy, as holistic solutions to common ailments
in animals.
Stress is one of the most common causes of physical illness in
animals. While animals are sensitive to their physical and
emotional environment, their reactions manifest in ways that
must be interpreted correctly by humans in order to be properly
diagnosed. For instance, leaving an animal alone for a long
period of time, lack of sufficient affection, unhealthy food, an
insufficient amount of exercise, the stress of owners, and
abandonment are the most common causes of stress in animals and
may lead to particular health problems such as fatigue,
excessive itching or shedding, panting and even aggression.
Dogs specifically are a bit more emotionally dependent on their
owners and require more attention than do cats or other animals.
They are in tune with our moods, and seem to show more
difficulty in coping with emotional stress and loneliness.
Hyperactivity, fatigue and other physical ailments can be
interpreted as stress-related symptoms in dogs.
The following recipes are easy stress-reducing aromalchemy
blends for dogs. As faithful friends, dogs bring affection, pure
joy and loyalty into our lives. Most breeds thrive in the
outdoors, running and playing in the freedom of nature.
Historically, dogs have been able naturally purge their system
of illness in the wilderness, by carefully choosing specific
plants their systems need, such as blackberries, raw carrots,
etc. Now a domestic animal, most dogs have lost this natural
instinct, and are becoming less resistant to illness, yet still
face the daily causes of stress.
**We do hope that these recipes help alleviate some of the
common stress-related symptoms your loving pet may be
experiencing. Beyond these aromatherapy blends, flower essences
have been found to be helpful holistic remedies for animals as
well. Be sure to consult your veterinarian if stress-related
symptoms persist in your pet.
Blend to Relieve Emotional Stress
Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and fill
with vegetable oil (such as jojoba, sweet almond, etc.). Pour a
small amount of the blend into your hand. Anoint the spine and
head lightly. Repeat as necessary.
-6 drops of Lavender
-1 drop of Neroli
-4 drops of Marjoram
Blend to Relieve Anxiety & Loneliness
Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and fill
with vegetable oil (such as jojoba, sweet almond, etc.). Pour a
small amount of the blend into your hand. Anoint the spine and
head lightly. Repeat as necessary.
-1 drop of Rose otto
-5 drops of Cypress
-5 drops of Marjoram
Blend to Reduce Nervousness & Hyperactivity
Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and fill
with vegetable oil (such as jojoba, sweet almond, etc.). Pour a
small amount of the blend into your hand. Anoint the spine and
head lightly. Repeat as necessary.
-6 drops of Lavender
-2 drops of Roman Chamomile
-4 drops of Petitgrain
Learn more about the essential oils used in these blends:
===>http://www.aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/ouroils.html
Or purchase our starter's kit, Aromatherapy for Animals, here:
===>http://www.aromalchemy.com/aromatherapy/starterskits.html
Stay tuned for these upcoming articles in this series,
"Aromatherapy For Animals:"
In Good Health,
Francoise Rapp
www.aromalchemy.com
(c) Francoise Rapp, 2002. Internationally renowned
aromatherapist and alchemist, Francoise Rapp, shares her
expertise in using essential oils to heal and revitalize body
and mind at http://www.aromalchemy.com. Highlights include
aromatherapy classes, pure & organic essential oils, recipes and
aromatic treatments for health and wellness, and a free weekly
newsletter. Discover the power of aromatherapy today at
http://www.aromalchemy.com!
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