Can dogs have Vetiver essential oil?

can dogs have vetiver essential oilYes

Overview

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Yes. Vetiver essential oil helps soothe and drive away aggression, anxiety, trauma, and fear in dogs. Vetiver essential oil can be used topically, orally, or diffused in the air. However, because it’s a potent oil, avoid excessive use or overexposure to avoid overwhelming your dog with the scent.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Vetiver essential oil can be safely ingested by dogs, inhaled, and applied topically.
  • This dog-friendly essential oil helps treat anxiety and aggression. It contains compounds that produce stress-relieving scents. It can also help calm dogs that are afraid of thunder, fireworks, gunshots, and other loud noises.

Risks

health-risks
  • Too much consumption of vetiver essential oil can be harmful to dogs. Overexposure to the oil can overwhelm dogs.
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Servings

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  • The recommended dilution ratio is 1:50. Dilute 1 drop of vetiver essential oil with 50 drops of carrier oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil.
  • When used as a supplement. Diluted vetiver essential oil can be given orally to dogs by adding it to their drinking water once a day. Start with 1 drop of oil for every 2 cups of drinking water. It can also be added to their food in small doses (1 to 2 drops).
  • For topical use. Apply a few drops of the diluted vetiver essential oil to a dog's neck, chest, or belly for a soothing massage.
  • For canine aromatherapy water diffusion method, start with 1 to 5 drops of diluted vetiver oil. Run the diffuser in a well-ventilated area for no more than 10 minutes. Make sure your dog always has a safe place to go to escape the air if he becomes overwhelmed.

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