Essential oils can sometimes be helpful in combating allergies. There are essential oils that combat the symptoms that the allergies are causing and essential oils that can help repel insects that could bring about allergic reactions.
Essential oils to consider for:
- Anti-inflammatory - Ginger, Rosemary, Basil
- Insect repellant - Lemongrass, Rosemary, Citronella
- Respiratory symptoms - Thyme, Peppermint, Lemon
- Skin reactions - Peppermint, Lavender, Chamomile
Types
Common essential oils allergic humans might use that pose a danger to your dog:
Camphor- Camphor is helpful in easing pain and opening up airways in people. If camphor is ingested by your pet, usually by licking it off of the application site, it can result in liver failure.
Tea Tree Oil- Tea Tree Oil is often used for skin conditions and as an insect repellant. Although relatively safe for humans, undiluted Tea Tree Oil can be toxic to your pet, causing depression, weakness, vomiting, and collapse. This is true whether it is ingested or it is applied directly to the skin.
Pennyroyal- Used as an effective topical insect repellent for fleas and mosquitos, pennyroyal oil can cause fatal liver damage in relatively small doses
