Dog illnesses

5 common dog illnesses you need to know
and how to cure it with aromatherapy.

It is very important to recognize and understand dog illnesses symptoms because it is always easier to treat if they are caught early. Since your dog cannot tell you in words that he is not feeling well, you can note if there is any sudden or unusual changes in behavior patterns. Does your dog seem quiet, listless and depressed? Is your dog off its food? Has it been losing its balance while getting up or while walking? Has your dog been displaying any unwarranted or uncharacteristic aggression? If the answer is yes to any one of these, it could indicate any kind of physical and hormonal disorder.

List of several common dog illnesses are

Skin Infections

A lusterless coat, skin eruptions, and a tendency to frequently scratch or lick the skin may point towards the presence of parasites like mites and lice, bacterial and yeast infections, some kind of allergy, or towards a case of dermatitis actually.

What you should do :

Fill a 10 ml bottle with calendula oil and add 5 drops Lavender and 6 drops Geranium. Apply to affected areas.

Our recommendation is FidoDerm Spray -- This gentle and effective product soothes and speeds the healing of itchy and irritated skin. Useful for hot spots, flea and insect bites, minor abrasions, sunburn, and other skin irritations. Not for use on cats.

Ear infections

When your dog keep scratching or shaking them all the time, this could be suffering from a case of ear infection. Ear infection in dogs can be caused by a lot of factors. It could be due to ear mites, bacterial infections, and food allergies.

What you should do :

Stop using eardrops and antibiotic if they aren't working. It's also important not to put anything into the ear if the eardrum is damaged. Try using 4 drops of lavender, 2 drops of tea tree, 7 drops of bergamot and 3 drops of Roman chamomile. Do not pour these essential oils in the dog's ear though. Try putting these oils in a spray bottle with 15 ml carrier oil. Spray the ear with the solution. Then, clean the ear with a cotton swab.

Our recommendation product to prevent your dog from ear infections is Herbal Ear Rinse -- This herbal ear rinse is a healthy and effective alternative to chemical ear cleaners. Use routinely during grooming schedules to remove dirt and excess wax, or when an infection is present to help combat the most troublesome ear problems including yeast, mites, and fungus.

Arthritis

Arthritis in dogs can occur at any age, not just old age. 1 in 5 dogs over the age of 7 contract some form of arthritis. Symptoms of arthritis in your dog is any noticeable change in your dogs mood and activity level. It effects the dogs joints, hips, shoulders, neak and back. This is also called degenerative joint disease.

What you should do :

A little moist heat, applied directly over painful joints, can be a great comfort to arthritic pets. Get him a warm sweater, or apply a moist heating pad. And massage the area twice a day with the following blend to soothe the pain away. Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic carrier oil to fill. 12 drops Birch, 8 drops Juniper and 7 drops Rosemary.

And if your dog suffering from chronic joint inflammation, try our Alfalfa/Yucca Blend Extract --- Formulated by herbalists Gregory Tilford and Mary Wulff Tilford. Helpful for chronic joint inflammation.

Rheumatism

If that "tiredness" when walking appears in your dog at old age, you have to consider rheumatism. It can be a real torture!

Things to notice :
Rheumatism is characterized by pain in the bones, joints, muscles, tendons or nerves. Arthritis on the other hand is defined as joint inflammation. It can, and often is difficult to distinguish between the two problems because the bones, muscles, tendons and nerves are all liked via the joints.

What you should do:

The first thing you have to do is treat the pain with a massage the following blend in the morning and night to alleviate pain. Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic carrier oil to fill. 8 drops Birch, 8 drops Juniper and 7 drops Rosemary

Dry or cracking skin

Dry skin is often a source of irritations, and the back is a common site for its occur.

What you should do:

Mix a few drops of myrrh and patchouli together in a spray bottle. Either spray the mixture on the skin or if the dog will allow you rub it in. This mixture can also help in minor cuts and bruises.

Try not to bath your dog more than once in a month. Use our dog shampoo -- a unique organic shampoo which made with a blend of pure essential oils in a base of Jojoba oil and Castile soap, it will restore and invigorate your dog's coat while leaving natural plant based residues which repel fleas and ticks naturally.

A dog supplement that can boost or normalize the immune system would help your pet avoid and fight these common dog illnesses. try our Vitality Blend Extract for boosting immunity and improving resistance to stress.

Tips for applying oils to your dogs:

Apply on their paws and/or ear tips where the absorption is very fast, You can also sprinkle a couple of drops on the spine and then gently massage into skin, just like with humans. You can also diffuse an appropriate oil for 15 minutes with the dog in the room.

Although these recipes have been tested on dogs, an owner should always pay special attention after using it for the first time. Some dogs may be allergic therefore attention is needed if a rash or other condition appears after usage. When in doubt, please contact your veterinarian for more information.

Reference:

B. Fougere The pet lover's guide to natural healing for cats & dogs (Elsevier Health Sciences, 2005)
K.L. Bell Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals (Findhorn Press, 2002).
A.D. Shojai New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats (Rodale Press, 1999).
S. Panse Dog Illness Symptoms and Diagnosis
Some of Dog illnesses recipes credit to Francoise Rapp

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