As far as I know they must be mixed with another oil. Almond, grape etc. oil and water don't mix. Citronella doesn't work on me to keep skeeters away. Good luck
Using Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil as Flea and Tick Control on Dogs
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Thanks for this info!
Okay....
So I use Essensial Oils for just about everything. They are one of the only things that help with my pain. I have a whole tray full of essential oils.
I've used them on myself, my nephews (infant, toddler), our home (add them to our homemade cleaners), and Gus and Grace
My vet often has me use them for Gus and Grace.... For Gus's mite issue last year, his feet sores, ear infections, Grace's razor burns from her spay.
But Percival's Mom is right: They need to be diluted.
Using Essential oils directly on the skin can cause burns. I've had a few burn experiences with my clove oil.... Had to learn just how much to use for my pain before it was too much for my skin. And EO burns are NO FUN.
The first thing to know is that not all Essential Oils are created equal. There are different grades.
Grade A - this is the highest grade of EO - it is the therapeutic grade. All of my oils are Grade A.... anything lower won't work for what I need. All Grade A EO's MUST be diluted.
Grade B - this is food or perfume grade...these are not pure essential oils. Bakers - you will be most familiar with this grade of essential oils. But they also sell these often in stores for aromatherapy.
Grade C - these are ones often used in things like candles.
Floral Waters - this is the last grade.
More info: 4 Grades of Essential Oils – how they differ and why you need to know the difference | Essential Oils... more than basic Aromatherapy
All the oils SweetMalteseAngels listed are good for insect repellant.... However, please be careful with the Citronella. It is poisonous for dogs. Many natural dog sprays on the market have it, but I won't even buy a premade one with Citronella.
I buy the Vet'sBest spray.... I use it as a backup if my homemade mixture runs out and I'm too tired to make more right away. It works well. Our Holistic Vet recommended it.
My mixture:
2 TBS carrier oil (I most often use almond oil)
12 drops Rose Geranium Oil
4 drops Lavender
6 drops peppermint oil
Myrrh would be a great one to add... You would only need 1-2 drops.
Now... if you use a recipe like this and don't add anything else (aloe, witch hazel, distilled water)... then you DO NOT want to put it directly onto your dog.
You will ONLY put 1 drop of the mixture (shake it up) onto their collar or harness.
1 drop goes a long way.
If you want to make a spray -- we use a spray (avoid the face).... then you take your oil mixture above and mix that into 8 oz of whatever you like.... Distilled water mixed with aloe, witch hazel, I've never used alcohol but you could add a small amount if you like (use a recipe for that, as I have never used it)...
You want to keep this in a GLASS spray bottle, if that is possible. If you need to use plastic - mix it up in a glass jar and pour a small amount into a tiny travel spritzer.
I use 4 oz blue glass spray bottles.
In each bottle I mix 1 TBS carrier oil, 6 drops rose geranium, 2 drops lavender, 3 drops peppermint .... then I fill the bottle 3/4 full with distilled water, and 1/4 with either aloe vera or witch hazel.
We use this as a spray in the mornings. A little goes a long way. So Grace gets 1 spray. She may get 2 as more bugs become active (1 on top, 1 underneath).... Always avoid their face.
If you live in a high tick area... I'd recommend spraying them once and then using a cotton ball to wipe the inside of their ears.
You may need to do it daily. or it may last 2 days. Right now we only spray every other day.
Hope that made sense....got some Lyme Brain going.
Definitely talking to a Holistic Vet would help.... but I do understand they are not always easy to find in the area. our Holistic vet has cleared this for Grace...she is 6 pounds.
Hope this helps....
So I use Essensial Oils for just about everything. They are one of the only things that help with my pain. I have a whole tray full of essential oils.
I've used them on myself, my nephews (infant, toddler), our home (add them to our homemade cleaners), and Gus and Grace
My vet often has me use them for Gus and Grace.... For Gus's mite issue last year, his feet sores, ear infections, Grace's razor burns from her spay.
But Percival's Mom is right: They need to be diluted.
Using Essential oils directly on the skin can cause burns. I've had a few burn experiences with my clove oil.... Had to learn just how much to use for my pain before it was too much for my skin. And EO burns are NO FUN.
The first thing to know is that not all Essential Oils are created equal. There are different grades.
Grade A - this is the highest grade of EO - it is the therapeutic grade. All of my oils are Grade A.... anything lower won't work for what I need. All Grade A EO's MUST be diluted.
Grade B - this is food or perfume grade...these are not pure essential oils. Bakers - you will be most familiar with this grade of essential oils. But they also sell these often in stores for aromatherapy.
Grade C - these are ones often used in things like candles.
Floral Waters - this is the last grade.
More info: 4 Grades of Essential Oils – how they differ and why you need to know the difference | Essential Oils... more than basic Aromatherapy
All the oils SweetMalteseAngels listed are good for insect repellant.... However, please be careful with the Citronella. It is poisonous for dogs. Many natural dog sprays on the market have it, but I won't even buy a premade one with Citronella.
I buy the Vet'sBest spray.... I use it as a backup if my homemade mixture runs out and I'm too tired to make more right away. It works well. Our Holistic Vet recommended it.
My mixture:
2 TBS carrier oil (I most often use almond oil)
12 drops Rose Geranium Oil
4 drops Lavender
6 drops peppermint oil
Myrrh would be a great one to add... You would only need 1-2 drops.
Now... if you use a recipe like this and don't add anything else (aloe, witch hazel, distilled water)... then you DO NOT want to put it directly onto your dog.
You will ONLY put 1 drop of the mixture (shake it up) onto their collar or harness.
1 drop goes a long way.
If you want to make a spray -- we use a spray (avoid the face).... then you take your oil mixture above and mix that into 8 oz of whatever you like.... Distilled water mixed with aloe, witch hazel, I've never used alcohol but you could add a small amount if you like (use a recipe for that, as I have never used it)...
You want to keep this in a GLASS spray bottle, if that is possible. If you need to use plastic - mix it up in a glass jar and pour a small amount into a tiny travel spritzer.
I use 4 oz blue glass spray bottles.
In each bottle I mix 1 TBS carrier oil, 6 drops rose geranium, 2 drops lavender, 3 drops peppermint .... then I fill the bottle 3/4 full with distilled water, and 1/4 with either aloe vera or witch hazel.
We use this as a spray in the mornings. A little goes a long way. So Grace gets 1 spray. She may get 2 as more bugs become active (1 on top, 1 underneath).... Always avoid their face.
If you live in a high tick area... I'd recommend spraying them once and then using a cotton ball to wipe the inside of their ears.
You may need to do it daily. or it may last 2 days. Right now we only spray every other day.
Hope that made sense....got some Lyme Brain going.
Definitely talking to a Holistic Vet would help.... but I do understand they are not always easy to find in the area. our Holistic vet has cleared this for Grace...she is 6 pounds.
Hope this helps....
Okay....
So I use Essensial Oils for just about everything. They are one of the only things that help with my pain. I have a whole tray full of essential oils.
I've used them on myself, my nephews (infant, toddler), our home (add them to our homemade cleaners), and Gus and Grace
My vet often has me use them for Gus and Grace.... For Gus's mite issue last year, his feet sores, ear infections, Grace's razor burns from her spay.
But Percival's Mom is right: They need to be diluted.
Using Essential oils directly on the skin can cause burns. I've had a few burn experiences with my clove oil.... Had to learn just how much to use for my pain before it was too much for my skin. And EO burns are NO FUN.
The first thing to know is that not all Essential Oils are created equal. There are different grades.
Grade A - this is the highest grade of EO - it is the therapeutic grade. All of my oils are Grade A.... anything lower won't work for what I need. All Grade A EO's MUST be diluted.
Grade B - this is food or perfume grade...these are not pure essential oils. Bakers - you will be most familiar with this grade of essential oils. But they also sell these often in stores for aromatherapy.
Grade C - these are ones often used in things like candles.
Floral Waters - this is the last grade.
More info: 4 Grades of Essential Oils – how they differ and why you need to know the difference | Essential Oils... more than basic Aromatherapy
All the oils SweetMalteseAngels listed are good for insect repellant.... However, please be careful with the Citronella. It is poisonous for dogs. Many natural dog sprays on the market have it, but I won't even buy a premade one with Citronella.
I buy the Vet'sBest spray.... I use it as a backup if my homemade mixture runs out and I'm too tired to make more right away. It works well. Our Holistic Vet recommended it.
My mixture:
2 TBS carrier oil (I most often use almond oil)
12 drops Rose Geranium Oil
4 drops Lavender
6 drops peppermint oil
Myrrh would be a great one to add... You would only need 1-2 drops.
Now... if you use a recipe like this and don't add anything else (aloe, witch hazel, distilled water)... then you DO NOT want to put it directly onto your dog.
You will ONLY put 1 drop of the mixture (shake it up) onto their collar or harness.
1 drop goes a long way.
If you want to make a spray -- we use a spray (avoid the face).... then you take your oil mixture above and mix that into 8 oz of whatever you like.... Distilled water mixed with aloe, witch hazel, I've never used alcohol but you could add a small amount if you like (use a recipe for that, as I have never used it)...
You want to keep this in a GLASS spray bottle, if that is possible. If you need to use plastic - mix it up in a glass jar and pour a small amount into a tiny travel spritzer.
I use 4 oz blue glass spray bottles.
In each bottle I mix 1 TBS carrier oil, 6 drops rose geranium, 2 drops lavender, 3 drops peppermint .... then I fill the bottle 3/4 full with distilled water, and 1/4 with either aloe vera or witch hazel.
We use this as a spray in the mornings. A little goes a long way. So Grace gets 1 spray. She may get 2 as more bugs become active (1 on top, 1 underneath).... Always avoid their face.
If you live in a high tick area... I'd recommend spraying them once and then using a cotton ball to wipe the inside of their ears.
You may need to do it daily. or it may last 2 days. Right now we only spray every other day.
Hope that made sense....got some Lyme Brain going.
Definitely talking to a Holistic Vet would help.... but I do understand they are not always easy to find in the area. our Holistic vet has cleared this for Grace...she is 6 pounds.
Hope this helps....
Tori what are your thoughts on Wondercide Evolv spray for dogs please and thank you!
Thanks for your help, everyone! This does smell better to me than Vet's Best so I will try it out this weekend on our camping trip and, of course, daily tick checks!
This is what I made using Tori's recipe (I just adjusted it for a 2oz bottle)
and, of course, daily tick checks!This is what I made using Tori's recipe (I just adjusted it for a 2oz bottle)
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