Aromatherapy for Pets

Aromatherapy blending supplies. Great care must be given when practicing aromatherapy on pets.

Just as aromatherapy can provide emotional and physical benefits for humans, aromatherapy can provide similar benefits for our beloved pets. We, however, must keep in mind that animals are much different from humans, hence most doctors practicing on humans do not provide veterinary services and vice versa. 

The same oils and blends that we use on ourselves are not always safe to use on our pets. Unfortunately, very little is documented or taught about the use of aromatherapy for pets. For example, I recently completed a yearlong intensive aromatherapy course from a well-respected, state-licensed school. Aromatherapy for animals, however wasn't covered.

In 2002, Kristen Leigh Bell published the text Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals.  At long last, the aromatherapy community finally has a reliable text that focuses upon animal aromatherapy. Kristen Leigh Bell is probably the most recognized expert in the safe utilization of aromatherapy with animals. For more information, please visit AromaWeb's detailed book description for Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals.