My dog, Regal, who is a beautiful but very old Brittany Spaniel, loves Peace and Calming. I too, am old and when I get home at night I am always full of aches and pains. I sit down on the couch after supper and feeding him and get out my oils. He always comes for his Peace and Calming. I have offered him Lavender, but he wants the Peace and Calming. I put it on his footpads or on his bald part of his tummy. He will always go for my finger and lick it off after I have put it on him. Then he lies down and goes to sleep. Ann
My friend's dog was having the same problem with her eyes - no tears and very dry. Lavender rubbed on the bridge of the nose opens the tear ducts and causes moisture to form. My friend did it for a couple of months and now they are fine. Blessings Nel
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I have had good luck with Lavender and/or Peace and Calming on the areas between the pads on the paw. I have used it on dogs with barking problems and chasing tail issues. Best Brenda
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Our dog gets very upset when it storms and we use Peace and Calming. I put it on the pads of her feet or wet my finger and brush it across her nose. This helps her calm down. Have a great day, Pat
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I work with dogs and horses a lot! If Roca were mine I would use 5 drops of Melrose and 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil or V6 and suck this mixture up in a 3cc syringe (no needle of course). Apply a bit of Rose Ointment to the tip and insert it in the rectum, squeeze in mixture and have dog stay in a crate or contained so that she is lying down for a while. I would do this once a day for 5 days. I did something similar with a dog that was shot in the rear end with a pellet gun at close
range and it made quite a deep internal wound, traveling at least 4 inches in, right next to the rectum. I squirted a mixture directly into the hole from the wound and it healed beautifully with no infection. I have also done the rectal implants for dogs with Lymphoma. Good luck, Sara K.
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I got my Shepherd off Prednisone with Evening Primrose Oil, raw egg and fatty acids. The EPO must be in the presence of protein. For the oils, rub Melrose on the bottom of his feet. Char
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My dog, Kelsey, had kidney disease for about 4 years before he died this year at almost 15 years of age. One thing that will be helpful is to join the K9Kidney group (it's a Yahoo group - you should be able to find it by doing a search for K9Kidney). They have a great deal of information that will help your friend's dog beyond the prescription food and fluids their vet recommended.
I did a consult with Dr. Brandt, a vet who uses essential oils in her practice. She recommended Inspiration, Lemongrass and Juniper, and Wintergreen and Cypress mixed with V6 oil for muscle weakness. I have Kelsey's whole regime at home. I will bring it in to work tomorrow and post it then. We used a holistic vet, an allopathic vet, a homeopathic vet and various other healing modalities along with the oils so it's pretty extensive. But I firmly believe it extended his life by years (he was diagnosed at a little bit past 10 years of age) and that it also made his life more comfortable. Blessings, Robin Skov
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This is what Dr. Brandt recommended for my Siberian Husky, Kelsey, who had kidney disease. K and B tincture - ½ dropper daily, Rhemogen tincture - ½ dropper once daily (he HATED those so she said it was okay to follow with a treat as an incentive.
Oils: - 1st - Inspiration on the kidney area, 2nd - Endo Flex on the kidney area (which is on the back behind the ribcage on either side). She suggested mixing these with V6 oil (I don't have the number of drops of oils written down) and applying 4 drops of the mixture on each kidney for both the Inspiration and the Endo Flex. I had trouble with this part - the V6 oil would make his coat gummy, so I'd just put one drop in my hand, rub my hands together and then put them over the kidney area - the oils will absorb through the hair into the skin. Or sometimes I'd just diffuse it in the area where he slept. Then put a warm, wet washcloth on top of the kidney area. Di-Tone on his stomach (digestive upset is big with kidney dogs). Peppermint - fill a 15 ml bottle with V6, add 20 drops of Peppermint, rub on gums to settle his stomach. For weakness in his back legs - 15 ml bottle filled with V6 and in this order add 15 drops Wintergreen, 15 drops Cypress, 15 drops Lemongrass.
Apply 5 - 10 drops to back pelvic area in between where the hip bones poke up. Place warm wet washcloth over area. Young Living supplements we used are Super B, VitaGreen (end of Dr. Brandt's recommendations for Kelsey). There is a school of thought that teaches that disease is manifested from our thoughts, feelings, etc. Fear is believed to manifest itself in the kidneys. Because of this, I used White Angelica and Valor for him as well. I also used the flower essence Mimulus (fear of known things). Apricot flower essence is also very supportive of kidney ailments. All the best, Robin
My German Shepherd had a wart on her back similar to the one you describe. I put a drop of Melrose on it once a day. It took about 2 weeks, but it gradually began to dissolve and is now just a tiny bump. I don't know that I'd put it on her eyelid, though. Robin 
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My dog got a wart on his eye. The vet said it was a flat wart and to leave it alone and it would fall off. After one year it grew 300% and looked like a volcano coming out of his eye. I made a mist with Purification and would spray it over his head every few days. He would close his eyes when he saw it coming, but never seemed to mind it too much. It turned black and fell off last week. He only had one though, not a lot of them. Jan from Michigan
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I always treat animals like small humans - in doses according to size. Sometimes pets, even big ones, don't seem to need as much as humans of equivalent size. So it depends on the size of the dog. For a medium dog, I 'd be looking at ½ dropper or so, bigger dog, full dropper.
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Again, thanks for all the beautiful support in the loss of Veronica, our Beagle. Some folks have asked about oils used during this time of transition. So I thought I would share with everyone. Before things became really challenging this past year, I'd give her mini Raindrop techniques with the oils along her spine maybe once a month. This past year, it would be once every week or two weeks. I know the oils added years to her 17-year life. When the seizures began happening about four days before we had to let her go, I grabbed Frankincense, Sandalwood, Aroma Siez, Peace and Calming, Clove, Lavender, Trauma Life and Valor. Of all the oils, which I received plenty of experience using over those last few days, I saw her calm more quickly with the Trauma Life and Valor than any of the other oils. The morning of her death, I gave her a bath in Harmony Oil and laid her down with the empty bottle near her nose. She slept so peacefully for hours and in fact, all day she was really calm, although she couldn't walk. I took her outside to get some nature to fill her senses and she did really well. I actually felt hopeful or was completely in denial. I'm still not sure which. But, then that night around 1, when the seizures began happening again, they appeared more mild than the ones experienced over the weekend. It was almost more like a nervous tick, but the tick kept ticking and wouldn 't stop. And nothing seemed to calm her. Finally, she began crying and it
became obvious what we had to do. I find it curious that at the house, none of the oils seemed to calm her. Yet, when we got her to the vet and I pulled out the White Angelica, she seemed to completely release. When I anointed her with the Cypress, upon her passing, I literally just put the oil in my hands and rubbed it over her entire furry little body.
It all seems surreal, now. I try to imagine going through all of this with no oils. What if all I had and all I believed in was the pill medication prescribed for her, which wasn't doing much for her seizures anyway. I am profoundly grateful for these oils. While I'm sure her angels were there assisting her, I am grateful Veronica could pass from this life to the next with something ethereally and spiritually embracing her. We were all embraced and strengthened, even the vet and, in my mind and heart, the aroma of Cypress is something that will tie us together between our worlds. Hoping this is of essence to you. Visions and blessings always, Amy
Hi Edith Next time use good old Lavender on top of the head and have them smell the Lavender on your hands. Lavender works on every dog we have had to calm down. (Fear of thunderstorms) Gretchen
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And, oh boy, do I know about dog allergies. My Golden mutilates herself and after testing, she is even allergic to me! I did ask for help from the group and GOT it! I feed her a duck and potato dog food and SulfurZyme. I started this last year and this year she has had NO outbreak at all! When she did break out last year I treated her mutilation spots with Lavender on her paws and on her hot spots. The Lavender seemed to calm her down and did not mutilate as bad. When she saw me coming with the bottle, she would just roll over and let me put the oils on her. She loved it. I do stress the SulfurZyme. It really
works! Good luck and if you have any other questions, just e-mail me! Judi
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The best way to choose an oil for an animal is to let the animal choose. Any oil that they will smell or lick from your hand, that is the oil you can use on the animal. I would try RC. I used to use an antihistamine, and learned that putting RC on my tongue decongested me instantly! This is really a fabulous oil and is also great for people using nebulizers for asthma. RC responds 1,000 times better for control of asthma. The same rule applies to all mammals. We all know what is right for us. If we listen, the body tells all. Carol
I use the oils religiously on my dog. He loves Peace and Calming (helps with anxiety. He has a tendency to tremble noticeably when he's upset or scared). He's been injured several times running through the woods, etc., so I've put Helichrysum (he's worth it!) and Roman Chamomile on large gaping wounds with good results. He cut his leg open so badly a few months ago that he needed 2 surgeries to put it back together. I've also used the Roman Chamomile on his nose (he ran smack into a wire
fence, thinking he could fit through the holes to get in, which he could when he was smaller - to play with the other dogs inside) which makes him sneeze, but is helping the cuts. Both the Roman Chamomile and Helichrysum are mentioned for skin regeneration in the EODR, and he seems to be doing well. I've also had good results with a friend's dog who's allergic to leaves (and always rolls in them in the fall) by putting Lavender on her back. That's quite good for allergies, which can cause itching so it might help your dog, too. If my dog started itching so that he was biting and scratching himself uncontrollably, I'd start with Lavender and Peace and Calming. Roman Chamomile is another one I'd probably pick to help heal the skin, because it 's probably raw from being scratched so much. I've never had a problem with directly applying the oils on my puppy and Orion (who's generally a happy, loving dog anyway) always wags his tail, smiles and rubs up against me after I've put the oils on him just a bit more than normal. Hope this helps from one dog lover to the next! Jen
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One of my dogs would drink all my oils if he could get the lids off! The other one turns his head when I get them out, but tolerates them. I have slathered them with oils when they've been sick or had hot spots and they've had no adverse reactions. For your dog's leg discomfort and strength, I have put Power Meal and WheyFit in their food and they LOVE it. I also give them SulfurZyme. These really seem to help them and it's good for their coats as well as their sweet little bodies. Pump all that good YL stuff into and onto them! Peace and love, Sally
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The best thing ever for a dog that is itchy is the SulfurZyme! My dog had contact allergies, especially in the summer - licking, chewing, the hair on her legs and body was disappearing with all the scratching. As soon as I started her on the SulfurZyme, it all stopped and now she's so much happier. Val
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My friend put Valor on our friend's dog that was about to pass over to the next life, and was shaking and upset. Within moments the dog was peaceful. The owner was amazed. It was like her dog had gained the strength to make the journey. Blessed be, Daisy
I have a dog that is, for lack of a better way to say it, having what looks like very painful urination. Jodi
Lavender is the magic bullet. Put 3 or 4 drops in your palm for each of her feet. If he will let you, have him inhale the odor from your palms. Give it a week or more and see how it goes. My first thought was that something, possibly prostate, was swollen and stopping the flow. Try Myrrh, it decongests the prostate. Same way. I don't think it would hurt to layer them so long as you're on the bottom of his feet. Char
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You can apply the same oils on a dog as you would use for a human problem. There is also a chapterin The Essential Oils Desk Reference, Third edition, compiled by Essential Science Publishing Co,on animals that may also give you guidance as to what oils to apply and where. K and B, Frankincense and Lavender may be helpful. Hope this helps. Nicole
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This may have already been answered but I will give it a perfunctory stab. Juniper Oil supports the health of the urinary tract. K and B tincture dropped in your dog's water couldn't hurt either. These two, or either one alone, far surpasses any sulfa drug that may be given as far as supporting the entire urinary tract. Anyway take him or her to the vet if you feel the need. I am no doctor, no vet, no anything. Adios! Jeff
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This may not be quite what you were looking for, but I have successfully used Power Meal to bring my dog back to health. She suddenly contracted vestibular disease (head tilted to one side, eyes spinning in the sockets and too dizzy to be able to stand up). We had to carry her out to do her duty and she weighs more than I do, so it was quite the task. The vet had given her the various drugs that they prescribe for this condition, but nothing was helping. We were told she would be up and about within a week. NOT! I began feeding her Power Meal on a whim and I swear, within 5 minutes she got up and gingerly walked over to the water bowl, then went outside (down three steps) all by herself. I kept up with the Power Meal and she was her old self within just a few days! Amazing goods we have here! Peace and Love, Sally O
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My brother and sister-in-law have a dog that was so arthritic that she was doing virtually nothing but eating and sleeping. It was hard for them to see this because she had always been so active and lively. They started putting SulfurZyme in her food and within two days, she became just like her old self, running and jumping, playing with their other dog. They could not believe their eyes and neither could I when I saw her. Maureen
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I just wanted to pass along a testimony for the people out there who are owned by dogs. I have a 2 year old retired racing greyhound, named Gryffin. Last Saturday, we took him to a fenced in dog park, where he could let off some steam. He ran and ran and ran like the wind. He flew around the dog park. Me being the worry-wart Mom, kept calling to him to slow down. It had rained the night before and the grass was still a bit damp and I was afraid he'd wipe out. Sure enough he starts running in a curve so he can come back to us, and his back end slipped a wee bit. But he caught himself and kept on going without hesitation. Later that night, about 4 or 5 hours later, we were all vegging out at home when he tried to get up off the couch. He yelped out and lay back down. We rushed over to him as he was whimpering still. He could not stand up. A few second later he did stand up but whimpered all the while, giving me those big baby eyes, coming to me for cuddles. I made him a mixture of Lavender, Tangerine and Wintergreen in a base of pure extra virgin organic olive oil. It didn't help. The next morning we awoke to him screaming from the living room. Literally screaming, it was awful, it broke my heart. He couldn't even pick his back end up a little bit. He was "stuck". He was depressed and his back end gave him extreme pain to the lightest touch. I called the vet and we were able to get in for an emergency spot. We finally got him to stand. I massaged some Ortho Sport into his back end (hips, thighs and legs) and off we went to the vet, which was about 40 minutes away. When we got there, he leaped out of the car with ease, ran into the office and trotted around to say hi to everyone. Far from the gimpy, depressed Gryffin, from only a half-hour earlier. Sure enough, he had little pain once we got into the vet. The vet said she thought it was a pulled muscle (as did I, hence the Ortho Sport). And he was fine the rest of the day. Stiff, but no more screams. Hope this helps somebody in the future. Best wishes to all. Lena and Gryffin For more information contact Theresa
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