Essential oil is an essence of a flower, leaf or bark of a plant extracted from said plant. It includes the benefits, fragrance, properties, and nutrients of that plant in highly concentrated chemical compounds. Essential oils must always be used with a carrier oil. When it comes to animals, pet owners must always practice precaution with these oils as it can be dangerous for them and cause side effects. However, there are a few essential oils that are great for animals and can reap great health benefits. Some of these oils, along with their uses, are mentioned below:

Chamomile

• Chamomile is great for encouraging good sleep and a sense of well being in your pets.
• It is one of the best essential oils for pets as it promotes skin health, eases an upset stomach, improves mental and emotional distress in pets, and elevates the spirits.
• It can help calm an animal when they go through nervousness, hyperactivity, excitement, or distress.

Clary Sage

• Clary sage eases the mental and emotional distress of pets and calms the body and mind.
• It encourages tranquility.
• It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help protect pets from diseases and infections.

Marjoram

• Marjoram is an essential oil for pets that can be used to ease their mental and emotional distress.
• It calms and decreases swelling and digestive discomfort.
• It has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• It encourages feelings of tranquility and confidence in pets.

Frankincense

• Frankincense can elevate your pets’ spirit when it is feeling shy, nervous, scared, or irritated.
• It has antimicrobial properties.
• It encourages senses of tranquility and relaxation in your pet.

Myrrh

• Myrrh calms the skin and promotes increased alertness
• It encourages feelings of security and confidence
• It regulates and balances the emotions of your pets.
• It helps improve feelings of shyness, nervousness, irritability, and anger.

Valerian

• Valerian elevates the spirit of the animal, especially when it is dealing with episodes of irritation, shyness, nervousness, anger, fear, and other negative emotions.
• It encourages peaceful sleep and a sense of relaxation as it has calming properties.
• It calms the skin and promotes wound healing.
• It enhances the digestive functioning of one’s body.

Ginger

• Ginger essential oil reduces the effects and discomfort of joint pain.
• It increases the ability of your digestive system.
• It calms inflammation and promotes easy respiration.
• It eases the emotional and mental distress of your pets.

Cedarwood

• Cedarwood repels insects, which in turn, protects your pets from being bitten by them.
• It supports skin health and stimulates circulation.
• It enhances the sense of relaxation.
• It calms your pet if it is going through some emotional distress or negative feelings.
• It supports the immune system of your pets.
• It reduces pains and cramps. It prevents spasms.
• It encourages tranquility, security, and confidence in your pet.
• It relaxes the pet’s mind and body when it is extremely excited or showing signs of hyperactivity. It can help with panic and relentlessness as well.

Other oils are good for your pets as well. Make sure to read precautions and talk to a vet before using essential oils for pets.