Overview
No. Tangerine essential oil is mildly poisoning to dogs when ingested. However, the tangerine essential oil can be used for canine aromatherapy to help ease anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Can dogs have Tangerine essential oil?
Benefits
- While tangerine essential oil is not safe for ingestion by dogs, using it in aromatherapy can help dogs relax.
- When diffused in the air, the tangerine essential oil can help dogs relieve insomnia, depression, and anxiety.
Risks
- Tangerine essential oil contains chemical compounds limonene, myrcene, and terpinene, which are toxic to dogs when ingested.
Servings
- For small dogs, dilute 1 drop of tangerine essential oil with 50 drops of carrier oil. For medium to large dogs, the ratio is 2-3 drops of tangerine essential oil for every 50 drops of carrier oil. Run the diffuser for 10 minutes intermittently.
- The diluted tangerine essential oil can also be applied to the dog's collar and blanket.
