How to Treat Pet Wounds With Aromatherapy

Pets will, like kids, injure themselves one way or the other. If it is a minor wound that does not call for a trip to the vet, you can use aromatherapy essential oils to prevent infection and to speed up the natural healing process. You can choose from a range of anti-bacterial and antiseptic essential oils, and mixing them with a carrier oil to create a healing ointment.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Antiseptic essential oils
• Carrier oil (sweet almond, sunflower or olive oil)
• Bowl
• Cotton ball

Select an Aromatherapy Essential Oil

1. Use tea tree oil as a superb anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ointment. It works to reduce inflammation while soothing the wounded area. Tea tree oil is one of only two essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin without causing harm (the other one is lavender). Apply small amounts to the wound with a cotton ball.

2. Apply lavender for its soothing pain relief and antiseptic properties. This one of the most readily available essential oils, and is a useful component in a first aid kit. As with tea tree oil, lavender can be applied undiluted to wounds in small amounts but may be easier to use if diluted with a carrier oil.

3. Select one of the essential oils below and move on to Section 2. Select helichrysum to help stop bleeding, as well as provide some pain relief; rosemary to take advantage of its anti-inflammatory properties (it is a very soothing oil and is good for pain relief); or melrose to promote tissue repair and healing.

Prepare an Aromatherapy Ointment

4. Pour 1/2 oz. of carrier oil of your choice into a bowl. Add 5 drops of an essential of your choice. Stir to mix thoroughly.

5. Apply this ointment to your pet's wound using a cotton-ball. Re-apply the ointment three times a day.

6. Pay close attention to the wound to ensure that it is healing well. If there is any sign of skin irritation around the wound, you should stop using the ointment.

7. Ensure as well that your pet does not develop a fever. If so, you must seek professional advice.

Tips & Warnings

• You will use a smaller proportion of essential oil to carrier oil on your pet, because pets are typically smaller than you are. In addition, since they will probably have fur, more carrier oil will be necessary.
• Cover the wound with gauze dressing if you are worried that the wound is susceptible to germs if left open. However, this is not necessary when using an essential oil ointment.
• Always purchase 100 percent pure essential oils for your pet's wounds.
• Always consult with your pet's vet before you opt to use aromatherapy to treat your pet's wounds.
• Ensure as well that your pet does not develop a fever. If so, you must seek professional advice.

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