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Can dogs have Rosemary essential oil?

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Overview

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No. Rosemary essential oil can cause mild toxicity in dogs if ingested. However, rosemary essential oil is safe to use topically and in canine aromatherapy. The calming effect of the oil can help ease dogs’ nerves and promote relaxation. When applied topically on the skin, it can treat various skin conditions.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • When diffused in the air, rosemary essential oil provides a calming effect on dogs. It can help soothe and relax dogs that are anxious or stressed. The oil can also improve dogs' cognitive functions.
  • Rosemary essential oil can also be diluted and applied topically to the dog's skin and coat.
  • Rosemary essential oil is also an effective flea and tick repellent.

Risks

health-risks
  • Rosemary essential oil can cause mild toxicity when ingested.
  • When undiluted rosemary essential oil is applied directly to the dog's skin, it can cause skin irritations and may trigger allergic reactions in dogs with sensitive skin.
  • Rosemary essential oil should not be given to pregnant dogs or dogs suffering from seizures.
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Servings

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  • Dilute 1 drop of rosemary essential oil to 25 drops of carrier oil. Run the diffuser in a well-ventilated area for 10 minutes.
  • To help calm dogs, put a few drops of diluted rosemary essential oil on your dog's bedding.
  • To make a dog flea spray, fill a spray bottle with water and add 2 drops of rosemary essential oil. You can also add 2 drops of other flea-repellent oils, such as lavender essential, lemongrass essential oil, and citronella oil. Spray to your dog's coat as needed. Be careful not to spray on your dog's eyes, ears, and mouth.
  • You can also dab a few drops of the diluted rosemary essential oil onto your dog's collar or harness once a week to keep fleas and tick away.

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