[danelover]

Aromatherapy works just as well on your pets as it does on people. If you're dog is anxious, and you don't want to use drugs, you can try aromatherapy.

There are two ways to use the oils: put a few dlluted drops on your fingers and rub the oil on between their toes or on their ears or diffuse near the dog. If you are concerned about the dog licking the oils, then place the drops on the inside of the ears.

The same oils that calm people will calm an anxious dog. Two good oils are lavender and chamomile. A wonderful blend that I found is called "Peace and Calming" from Young Living.

If anyone wishes to know more, I would love to hear from you either in this forum or by private message.

[phoebelee]

I have tried giving "Rescue Remedy" to Phoebe when there is a bad thunder and lightning storm; it has had a little positive effect on her, but she still is anxious.

[danelover]

I am not familar with Rescue Remedy, so I looked it up. The flower essences in Rescue Remedy are not as strong as essential oils. The oils are far more concentrated and have a larger effect.

I have found that the essential oils used for similar problems (cuts, anxiety, insect repellent) in people work the same on pets.

[phoebelee]

But keep in mind that you are dealing with a far bigger breed than I am (a terrier)... so the same dose of Rescue Remedy I give my terrier might only cause your dog to slow down for half-a-second.