Aromatherapy for Pets芳香疗法的宠物

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Pets can enjoy the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy as much as humans can.宠物可以享受治疗效果的芳香疗法多达人类。 Aside from possibly eliminating bad odors and giving your pet a pleasant perfume, essential oils also serve many practical functions such as boosting your pet's immune system, fighting off bacteria and viruses, preventing the growth of yeasts and molds and repelling insects.

Aromatherapy is used by enthusiasts, groomers and pet salons to trea mild ailments such as skin inflammations, itchy skin ear infections, rashes, bad breath, flatulence and motions sickness.芳香疗法所使用的爱好者， groomers和宠物美容院，以治疗轻度病症，如皮肤发炎，皮肤发痒耳部感染，皮疹，口臭，胀气和动议疾病。 Psychologically, certain oils also have a calming or relaxing effect on animals.在心理上，一些油也有悠闲或放宽对动物的影响。 For example lavender oil not only helps kitties repel insects but it also makes them feel sleepy or content.例如熏衣草油不仅有助于抵御昆虫的猫，但它也使他们感到困倦或内容。 Roman chamomile can be used to treat an ear infection as well as soothe the nerves of a dog in pain.罗马甘菊可用于治疗耳朵感染以及安神狗的疼痛。

Essential oils are also frequently used as home remedies.精油也常被用作家庭的补救措施。 However before you attempt to use aromatherapy on your own pets, keep in mind that essential oils are always diluted before they are applied to a pet's skin or sprayed on their coat.然而在您尝试使用芳香疗法在您自己的宠物，记住，精油总是稀释，才适用于宠物的皮肤或喷洒的外套。 Almond oil, olive oil and jojoba oil are common base oils to which a few drops of the essential oil is added.杏仁油，橄榄油，霍霍巴油是常见的基础油的几滴油的关键是补充。 Usually all that is needed is about one ounce of the base oil combined with two to three drops of the essential oil.所有这些通常需要大约1盎司的基础油再加上2至3滴精油。

Essential oils can also be diluted in a spray bottle and misted onto the pet or the pet's bedding.精油也可以稀释在喷水壶和misted到宠物或宠物的床上用品。 You can simply dilute a few drops in distilled water or you can use water and a mixture of aloe, witch hazel or cider vinegar.您只需稀几滴蒸馏水或您可以使用水和混合了芦荟，巫婆榛或苹果醋。 The traditional recommendation is to use 20 to 30 drops of oil per eight ounces of liquid.传统的建议是使用20至30几滴油每八盎司的液体。 Any less might not be effective and any more might be toxic to the pet.不到任何可能没有任何有效的和更多的可能是有毒的宠物。

Oils can also be diluted in vodka or brandy and dabbed on the bottom of the pet's paws or on an acupressure point such as the tips of the ears.油也可以稀释在伏特加酒或白兰地和dabbed底部的宠物的爪子，或在指压点，如提示的耳朵。 This is the technique to use if you are dealing with a panicky pet.这是技术的使用如果你正在处理一个恐慌的宠物。 Never feed your pet alcohol or essential oil directly.从来没有您的宠物饲料的酒精或精油直接联系。

Essential oils are also effective flea and tick repellents and are nearly as effective as sprays and powders that contain a lot of toxic chemicals.精油也有效的跳蚤和扁虱剂和几乎一样有效喷雾剂和粉末含有大量的有毒化学品。 Oils such as peppermint, citronella, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, geranium, bay and myrrh have been components of herbal flea sprays and flea collars for many years.油，如薄荷，香茅，薰衣草，桉树，柠檬，天竺葵，港湾和没药已组成部分，中药跳蚤喷剂和跳蚤项圈多年。 You can easily make your own flea and tick spray by combining about 25 drops of any of these oils into eight ounces of water.您可以很容易地使自己的跳蚤和扁虱喷雾相结合，约25滴的任何这些油分为八盎司的水。 Shake the mixture well and spray it on your pet, being careful to shield its eyes from mist.摇的混合物以及喷雾在您的宠物，正在小心翼翼地保护它的眼睛从薄雾。 This mixture can also be sprayed anywhere that you suspect there may be a breeding bug infestation.这种混合物也可喷洒任何地方，你怀疑可能存在缺陷滋生虫害。

When using essential oils it is also essential for you to remember that a dog or cat's sense of smell is much more acute than our own.当使用精油也必须为你要记住，狗或猫的嗅觉更严重比我们自己。 Signs that an aromatherapy treatment is too overwhelming for your pet are tearing eyes, sneezing, pacing or whining.迹象表明，一种芳香疗法治疗是过于庞大的宠物是撕裂的眼睛，打喷嚏，起搏或发牢骚。 Cats may lick themselves excessively and dogs may rub their head on the ground in order to escape the smell.猫可能会舔自己的过分和狗可擦头在地面上以逃避的味道。 Many pets also have allergies to essential oils.许多宠物也有过敏，以精油。 For instance, chamomile is related to the ragweed plant, which is a common allergen for both pets and humans.举例来说，甘菊是有关植物豚草，这是一种常见的过敏原为宠物和人类。 This is why it is so important to use a mild solution at first and use your powers of observation the first few times you use an essential oil mixture on a pet.这就是为什么如此重要使用温和的解决方案，第一和使用权力，首先观察几次您使用精油合剂对宠物。

Liz Santher is a aromatherapy enthusiast and freelance author. Liz Santher是一种芳香疗法爱好者和自由作家。

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