Essential Oils for Animals: Most Requested Recipes for Happy, Healthy Pets

Essential oils aren’t just for humans—they can offer incredible benefits for our furry friends too! From calming anxious pets to supporting skin health, essential oils provide natural solutions for common animal care concerns. In this blog, I’ll share some of the most requested essential oil recipes that pet owners love.

Dog Recipes: Natural Care Solutions for Your Canine Companion

Your furry friend deserves the best, and these DIY natural recipes provide gentle and effective care for dogs of all ages. From soothing hot spots to supporting joint health, these homemade solutions use safe ingredients and essential oils to keep your dog happy, healthy, and tail-waggingly content.

DIY Shampoo

• 3 oz unscented Castile soap
• 3 oz water
• 1 oz vitamin E
• 1 oz vegetable glycerin
• 3 drops Lavender or Roman Chamomile

Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and add additional water until the desired consistency is achieved.

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DIY Toothpaste

• 1 tbsp Bentonite Clay
• 1 tbsp Baking soda
• 1-2 drops Myrrh or Peppermint
• Raw unrefined coconut oil (enough to create a paste)

Instructions: Mix together and use a dab to brush your pet’s teeth daily.

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Calming Spray

• 5 drops Lavender
• 5 drops Balance®
• 5 drops Copaiba
• Carrier oil

Instructions: Add ingredients to a 2 oz spray bottle. Spray on bedding or along your pet’s spine.

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Hot Spot Spray

• 5 drops Lavender
• 5 drops Frankincense
• 5 drops Myrrh
• 5 drops Copaiba
• 1 tsp colloidal silver
• Aloe Vera juice

Instructions: Mix in a 2 oz spray bottle. Shake before each use and spray 2-4 times a day.

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Outdoor Pest Collar

• 3 drops TerraShield®
• 3 drops Citronella
• 3 drops Lemon Eucalyptus
• 2 oz distilled water or carrier oil
• 1 nylon dog collar

Instructions: Apply the mixture to the collar and let it dry before placing it on your dog.

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Joint Support Spray

• 10 drops AromaTouch®
• 5 drops Siberian Fir
• 5 drops Frankincense
• 3 drops Copaiba
• 3 drops Helichrysum
• Carrier oil

Instructions: Mix in a 4 oz spray bottle. Shake before each use and spray onto affected areas.

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Road Trip Roller

• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops DigestZen®
• Carrier oil

Instructions: Add ingredients to a 10 ml roller and top with a carrier oil. Rub over the abdomen prior to road trips.

Natural Wellness for Cats: Gentle and Safe Recipes

Cats are known for their independence and unique sensitivities, which means their care products need to be gentle yet effective. These DIY recipes are crafted specifically for feline friends, using safe essential oils and natural ingredients. Whether you’re calming an anxious kitty, freshening up the litter box, or addressing skin concerns, these simple solutions provide a natural approach to feline wellness.

Calming Spray

• 2 drops Copaiba
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Lavender
• Witch Hazel

Instructions: Add to an 8 oz spray bottle and spray on bedding or frequent areas.

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Litter Box Freshener

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 tbsp Epsom Salt
• 3-4 drops Lavender, Cedarwood, or Lemongrass

Instructions: Mix and let sit for a few hours. Sprinkle on litter as needed.

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Scratch Deterrent Spray

• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 20 drops Black Pepper
• 10 drops Lemon
• 2 drops On Guard® Cleaner Concentrate

Instructions: Shake before use and spray on problem areas.

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Outdoor Pest Collar

• 1 drop TerraShield®
• 1 drop Lavender
• 1 drop Cedarwood
• 2 oz distilled water or carrier oil
• 1 nylon cat collar

Instructions: Apply the mixture and let the collar dry before placing on your cat.

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Skin Support Roller

• 1 drop Lavender
• 1 drop Frankincense
• 1 drop Copaiba
• Carrier oil

Instructions: Add ingredients to a 10 ml roller and top with a carrier oil. Apply to your palms and then rub on the area of concern on your cat.

Natural Care for Horses: Gentle and Effective Recipes

Fly Spray

• 2 cups Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 1/2 tbsp Liquid Dish Soap
• 20 drops TerraShield®
• 10 drops Citronella
• 10 drops Lemon Eucalyptus

Instructions: Mix in a 16 oz spray bottle and shake before each use.

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Healthy Joint Spray

• 20 drops Copaiba
• 10 drops Frankincense
• 5 drops Helichrysum
• 5 drops Black Spruce
• Carrier oil

Instructions: Mix in a 2 oz spray bottle and apply to joints.

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Stress Spray

• 20 drops Lavender
• 10 drops Petitgrain
• 5 drops Copaiba
• 5 drops Clary Sage

Instructions: Mix in a 2 oz spray bottle and apply during stressful events.

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Happy Skin Spray

• 10 drops Lavender
• 8 drops Peppermint
• 8 drops Melaleuca
• 5 drops Basil
• 5 drops Copaiba

Instructions: Mix in a 2 oz spray bottle and apply to skin concerns.

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Hot Hoof Spray

• 20 drops Lemongrass
• 10 drops Frankincense
• 10 drops Thyme
• 5 drops Geranium
• 5 drops Myrrh

Instructions: Mix in a 2 oz spray bottle and apply to hoof and coronet band.

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Healthy Gut Roller

• 20 drops DigestZen®
• Carrier oil

Instructions: Add to a 10 ml roller bottle and rub on flank and stomach.

Conclusion

Caring for your pets with natural, homemade solutions is a wonderful way to prioritize their health and well-being. These DIY recipes are simple, cost-effective, and free from harmful chemicals. Always consult with your veterinarian before trying new products, and enjoy building a stronger bond with your furry friends through thoughtful care and love!