Natural Health Care for Pets
Natural Health care For Pets
Abcess
Put 1 drop of tea tree on the abscess. Then when the pus is discharged, put on 1 drop of lavender. Clean with salt water.
Anal swelling
Apply the following to the area on cotton wool:
Chamomile 5 drops | |
Tea Tree 5 drops | Diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil |
Bad Breath
Add 1 drop of dill or aniseed to the feed. If the cause is gingivitis, try to get the following on to the gums with a toothbrush:
Clove 1 drop | |
Lavender 1 drop | Diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil |
Myrrh 1 drop |
Bronchitis
Apply niaouli or eucalyptus on a warm piece of cloth to the back and chest. Preferably, use a blend of 2 drops of each.
Burns and Scalds
As for humans - cold water followed by neat lavender oil, as soon as possible.
Catarrh
Treat as for Bronchitis
Coat in poor condition
Add one quarter teaspoon of the following blend to each feed:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 tablespoon wheatgerm |
5 drops carrot oil |
5 drops evening primrose oil |
Cuts and Bites
Bathe the area with a solution of salt water to which 2 drops of thyme have been added, then apply 1 neat drop of lavender.
Cysts
Apply 1 neat drop of lavender or tea tree.
Ear Problems
Drip the following formula into the ear as well as massaging around the ear.
Tea Tree 1 drop | |
Lavender 1 drop | Diluted in 1 teaspoon warm olive oil |
Chamomile 1 drop |
Rheumatism
Massage the area with the following:
Ginger 2 drops | |
Rosemary 2 drops | Diluted in 30ml vegetable oil |
Chamomile 5 drops |
Skin Problems
Apply the following oil to the affected area:
10ml Evening primrose oil | |
5 drops Lavender oil | Diluted in 30ml vegetable oil |
5 drops chamomile oil |
Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: V A Worwood