Overview
No, sandalwood essential oil is unsafe for dogs to ingest. Ingesting sandalwood essential oil may result in poisoning. However, sandalwood essential oil can be applied topically to drive away fleas and treat eye infections in dogs.
Can dogs have Sandalwood essential oil?
Benefits
- Although sandalwood essential oil is not safe for canine ingestion, its topical application and use in aromatherapy can be beneficial to dogs.
- Sandalwood essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
- Sandalwood essential oil can soothe anxious dogs and balance their emotions.
- Sandalwood essential oil is also known to relieve dog flu symptoms and repel fleas.
- Sandalwood essential oil can help treat ear and eye infections, fungal skin infections, and bladder issues in dogs.
Risks
- Dogs should not ingest sandalwood essential oil as it can cause mild toxicity.
Servings
- To help relieve flu symptoms, put a few drops to a dog's bedding
- To repel fleas, blend well 2 drops of sandalwood oil and 2 drops of bergamot oil and spray on a dog's bedding.
- For canine aromatherapy
- For small dogs, dilute 1 drop of sandalwood essential oil to 50 drops of carrier oil.
- For medium to large dogs, the ratio is 2-3 drops of sandalwood essential oil for every 50 drops of carrier oil.
- Run the diffuser intermittently. When used as a pet aid, run the diffuser 10 minutes at a time, and give it 30 minutes to allow the air clear after. Do not leave it on for extended periods.
