Can dogs have Sweet orange essential oil?

Overview

No. Sweet orange essential oil can induce poisoning in dogs if ingested. However, diffusing it in the air can provide many health benefits. Sweet orange essential oil’s scent can remove dogs’ unpleasant body odor and also improve their mood.

Benefits

Although sweet orange essential oil is not safe for ingestion, it can be safely used in canine aromatherapy.
Sweet orange essential oil can help improve a dog's mood, relieve stress, and reduce anxiety. It is also known to relieve depression in dogs.
Sweet orange essential oil is an effective natural flea repellant and deodorizer.
Sweet orange oil can help a dog to relax and stimulate a dog's appetite by diffusing it before mealtime.

Risks

Sweet orange essential oil contains limonine, B-Myrcene, and a-Pinene, which are chemical compounds that can be toxic to dogs when ingested.

Servings

Sweet orange oil can be added to dog shampoo to help repel fleas.
For canine aromatherapy
For small dogs, dilute 1 drop of sweet orange essential oil with 50 drops of carrier oil.
For medium to large dogs, the ratio is 2-3 drops of sweet orange essential oil for every 50 drops of carrier oil.
Run the diffuser for 10 minutes in a well-ventilated area to prevent overwhelming the dog.