Aches and Pains - Limping or Sore Legs:

 

Deep Blue & Lemongrass

 

Place 1 drop of Deep Blue and one drop of lemongrass in a small dish with about 1/2 teaspoon fractionated coconut oil then pour onto the painful area of your dog and massage in.  Do this two to three times a day to help reduce pain.

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Bathing:

 

Lemongrass, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary (2 Drops EA)

 

Place 2 drops of each in 12 oz. of water. We use Bonner's Castile Soap as well. Pour in the bath, and you are ready to go!

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Ear Cleaning:

 

On Guard Essential Oil

 

If your dog’s teeth are in bad shape – lots of tartar buildup, etc., put ONE drop of On Guard on a toothbrush or gauze pad and rub their gums and teeth one to two times a day. Even one time a week can help to maintain good oral health. Also, put a drop of On Guard with some baking soda and coconut oil, make a paste and scrub those teeth!

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Ear Health Issues:

 

Peppermint, Frankincense, Lavender, Coconut, Basil, or Melaleuca (for large breed dogs)

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Peppermint and frankincense, one to two drops applied around the base - front and back of the ear - and rub cotton ball around the inner ear with 1 drop of frankincense, lavender, basil or melaleuca, and 1/2 teaspoon fractionated coconut oil. Wipe the inner ear flap. Remember, do NOT go down the ear canal area you cannot see.

 

Again, you do not drop oil down the canal of the ear. Do this three times a day for 5 to 7 days.

 

Note: If you have a large breed dog (over 50 lbs.) you can instead use melaleuca*.  

 

See tea tree oil at the bottom of this page.

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Ear Mites:

 

Lavender, Purify, Rosemary

 

Mix equal amounts, lavender, Purify, and rosemary. Then moisten (squeeze out) cotton ball and clean out inner ear. Be careful not to go down the ear canal where you cannot see.

 

Do this daily until you no longer see ear mite detritus. 

 

** Use lavender to soothe the inner ear. **

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Keep the Fleas and Ticks Off:

 

Lemongrass, Cedarwood, & Terrashield Essential Oil 

 

10 drops of each oil in an 8 oz. spray bottle with 1/2  teaspoon fractionated coconut oil or 20 drops in a 16 oz. spray bottle and fill with distilled water.  

           

Spray Basset down and rub it in...avoiding the head. Do this every few days in the spring and summer. Winters are not a problem for us in the Pacific Northwest.

 

Please make sure to take your dog, their bedding, etc., outside before using cedarwood. The fleas will try to flee and no one wants that to happen in their house! Should you get uninvited guests in your house, simply mix 10 drops of cedarwood with a box of baking soda, shake it up, and sprinkle it on your carpet. Let it sit for 20 minutes then vacuum it up. This mixture of baking soda and cedarwood will also ensure that none of the fleas survived as they sit in your vacuum cleaner.

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Kidney and Bladder Issues:

 

DigestZen, Lemon (optional), Frankincense, Basil (optional), FCO (Fractionated Coconut Oil)

 

Mix up in a little dish with 2 drops DigestZen, lemon, and frankincense, 1 drop of basil, and FCO. Dip your finger into the mix and apply over your dog's bladder five to six times per day AND swipe a drop in your dog's mouth five to six times per day.

 

** Frequent/consistent use of oils is very important.

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Potty Training Tips:

 

Serenity, Balance, Lavender, & Wild Orange are great choices for this. (The first three are also used for anti-anxiety and calming! Wild Orange is uplifting.)

 

Use one drop of essential oil of your choice. Put a drop into your puppy's crate or diffuser near the crate. This will help calm your dog. It will also make your dog associate the smell with where they eat and sleep. You can then diffuse in other rooms of the house and your dog will associate the smell with the "den," and he or she will not want to soil that area. The KEY is to start using the oil in the crate. Happy housebreaking!

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Teeth Cleaning:

 

On Guard Essential Oil

           

If your dog’s teeth are in bad shape – lots of tartar buildup, etc., put ONE drop of On Guard on a toothbrush or gauze pad and rub his or her gums and teeth one to two times a day. Even one time a week can help to maintain good oral health. 

 

Also, put a drop of On Guard with some baking soda and coconut oil to make a paste and scrub those teeth!

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Upset Tummy or Carsick:

 

DigestZen & Lavender

 

Put 2  drops of the digestive blend in your palm with a teaspoon of coconut oil (FCO). Rub together then rub on your Basset's tummy.

 

Do this every 2 to 3 hours just three times a day. It works like a charm! Follow with one drop of lavender and coconut oil. Rub down the back for calming. They will love this!