Oils for Pets


Our pets are part of our families and we want to care for them as such. Using the best essential oils available on the market, you can support both your human family as well as your beloved pet family. On this page we will discuss safety of essential oils and pets, DIY recipes, plus all the available ready-made Young Living products and oils made specifically for your pets. 

DISCLAIMER: Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendations for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury for animals. We advise that you consult your veterinarian about your animals' specific issues. With the exception of the Animal Scents product line, Young Living products were formulated for human use. This class may include items not specifically labeled for animal use. If you would like to use these products for your animals, we would encourage you to do your own research and decide what works best for your pet. 


Why Choose Young Living? 


Chances are you’ve heard about essential oils. But do you know what they are and why quality matters? Essential oils are the volatile aromatic compounds that come from plants - flowers, trees, bushes, roots, seeds, shrubs etc. In other words, they’re plant juice! The oils are typically extracted from the plants through steam distillation or cold-pressed extraction. How an essential oil is extracted can have a dramatic effect on its ability to influence its recipient - humans AND animals. It also matters what part of the plant is used to produce the oil, as well as the soil condition, the type of fertilizer used, geographical region, climate, altitude, and harvesting methods. The more the essence of the original plants stays intact, the more superior its profile of chemical constituents will be.

Young Living takes great pride in making sure you get a HIGH-quality essential oil and backs that guarantee all the way from the seed of the plant to the sealed bottle of oil. It’s called the Seed to Seal quality commitment. 

Check out some of the strict guidelines they abide by to fulfill their promise in sending only the best products to your home:

  • plant material that is grown on corporately-owned farms or carefully vetted partner farms (that you CAN visit!)
  • sustainable farming and sourcing practices, providing the purest oil
  • great care taken to preserve and protect natural resources
  • hand-weeded fields and ZERO use of pesticides
  • oils that retain all their natural constituents and beneficial properties
  • use of food-grade distillers with state-of-the-art design and distillation methods
  • low pressure and low temperature distillation, without the use of solvents or synthetic chemicals
  • rigorous testing on each batch by internal labs and third-party facilities
  • oils that are carefully reviewed through every step of production in order to meet or exceed industry safety and purity standards (beyond organic!)
  • many Young Living products are registered natural health products with Health Canada
And the best part… if the oils do not meet these high standards they are rejected and will not be bottled as a Young Living product. Check out more info on their Seed to Seal promise at www.seedtoseal.com.




How to use Oils with Pets 




Now that you know how important QUALITY is when it comes to essential oils, you need to know what to do with them! For humans, you can apply them, diffuse them, and even ingest them. For animals, you can use them in some of the same ways, with a few general guidelines to help you modify the usage based on your specific pet.

The three main things to remember when using oils with pets is…
  1. Less is more
  2. Gradual is better
  3. Moderation is wise
When applying oils to small animals like cats, small dogs, and exotics you generally want to dilute your essential oils at about 80-90% with a carrier oil and use around 3-5 drops with every application. That means use 2 drops of essential oil per 8 drops of carrier oil OR 1 drop of essential oil per 9 drops of carrier oil (80-90% dilution rate). Carrier oil refers to a fatty kitchen oil like coconut oil or Young Living’s V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex.

For larger animals like large dogs, goats, and pigs you can use 1 drop of essential oil per 3 drops of carrier. Oils high in phenol, such as Wintergreen, Oregano, Thyme, and Clove, are not recommended for animals. For even larger animals like cattle, horses, and elephants you can use a dilution of 50% or 1 drop of essential oil per 1 drop of carrier.

  • Small dogs or cats: 9:1 drops carrier oil to essential oil
  • Medium-sized dogs: 4:1 drops carrier oil to essential oil
  • Large dogs: 3:1 drops carrier oil to essential oil
  • Large animals (horses or cattle): 1:1 drops carrier oil to essential oil
Topical application should be reserved for animals who are familiar with essential oils, not first time users. Following these dilution guidelines, choose a carrier that is easily absorbed such as Young Living’s V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil complex or liquid coconut oil.

Mix the carrier and essential oil in your palms first and then apply to your pet gently, avoiding their eyes, ears, mouth or any sensitive areas. You can also use these dilution ratios to create a pet friendly roll on for your animal.


Safety Tips 


Generally speaking, an animal will let you know if they don’t like an essential oil. Simply set out the bottle of oil and let your pet take a whiff. If the pet sticks around for a while or even licks the bottle, go ahead and try it. If the pet leaves or avoids you, remove the bottle and try it again another day. Don’t force the oil upon the animal, as it can cause stress. Once you find a set of oils to use around your pet, you’ll want to keep these safety tips in mind. 
Now that you’ve got a good handle on how to use essential oils with your pets safely, let’s talk about some specific ways you can support your beloved animals, including products from Young Living’s Animal Scents line. 


Coat and Skin Support




Just like humans, our pets’ skin is their biggest organ. It’s important to know what ingredients you’re putting on it and whether they’re harmful or not. Most products available at the store may sound safe but too often they are filled with ingredients that can prove otherwise. When you use Young Living you can rest assured that you are getting top notch quality oils and products for your pet, thanks to that incredible Seed to Seal promise. Let me share a few coat- and skin-supporting items you may want to have on hand.

  • Pet Renew- soothes and moisturizes sensitive, distressed skin; aids in healing minor scrapes and scratches and has a pleasingly natural, earthy aroma.
  • Pet Fresh - helps speed the recovery of a healthy coat and skin while guarding against harmful contaminants.
  • PuriClean - helps cleanse minor scrapes and scratches; comforts irritations; features the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli and Lavender.
  • Animal Scents Shampoo - plant-based, deodorizing shampoo that gently cleans, moisturizes, conditions, and softens without stripping natural skin and coat oils; it also soothes dry, irritated, itchy, or rough skin and balances skin pH.
DIY Paw Balm


If you are more of a Do-It-Yourself kind of person, you can easily whip up this balm for your dog’s paws. We all know how dry and cracked they can get depending on where you live and what the weather is like. This balm recipe from the Young Living blog will have your pup’s paws happy all year round.



Digestive Support







Our beloved pets need support in this area - majorly! The gut controls so much of the rest of the body so it needs love. Many pet foods on the market today are highly deficient in nutrients yet highly dense in calories. The food and digestive support you choose can have a profound effect on the health of your animal. Our pets need us to nourish them, not just feed them. Let’s give them the best! Try Young Living’s special oil blend called Inner Balance. This abdominal support blend uses Ginger, Peppermint, Spearmint and other supportive oils. It’s a relaxing, quieting blend that can be applied to your pets’ abdomen to support your pets natural inner balance. 
Emotional Support




Just like humans, our pets can sometimes require some emotional support. Typically dogs are the ones who tend to have separation anxiety, fear, or a phobia of sounds like loud thunderstorms, etc. This can be due to emotional trauma, predisposition from genetics, or poor digestive health. If your pet has severe anxiety it’s best to consult a Certified Dog Trainer or Certified Behaviorist to provide your pet with special care. You can most certainly use your oils to support your pet in this area as well. Try this specially-formulated blend… Animal Scents Pet Care. It helps alleviate pets’ nervousness and supports feelings of comfort. It can be applied topically or diffused to promote a balanced environment for your pets during times of tension.

This oil can be applied by petting your dog and touching specific areas like the tops of their paws, stomach area, or by their ears. You can also diffuse this oil around your pet.


Odours and Cleanliness




I know you love that precious pet of yours, but sometimes they stink. Ha! Everyone, even our pets, could use a little cleaning now and then. Thankfully, Young Living makes it easy for you! Be sure to have these products on hand to keep those odours at bay and freshen up your home!

  • Citrus Fresh - purifies the air from unwanted odours; adds a clean, uplifting scent to any environment
  • Purification - contains Lavandin, an ingredient that helps clean and purify the air
  • Animal Scents Shampoo - plant-based, deodorizing shampoo that gently cleans, moisturizes, conditions, and softens without stripping natural skin and coat oils; it also soothes dry, irritated, itchy, or rough skin and balances skin pH
  • Thieves Household Cleaner - ultra-concentrated, plant-based cleaner that effectively deep cleans without the harsh or dangerous chemicals; safe for kids and pets
It’s also important to note that sometimes YOU as the pet owner may need a little help staying clean, especially if you’re on poo patrol! You can rely on these two incredible Young Living products to save the day.

  • Thieves Foaming Hand Soap - combines effective plant-derived ingredients and powerful moisturizers to thoroughly clean hands without drying out skin
  • Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer - formulated with powerful essential oils and plant- based ingredients; effectively kills illness causing germs and bacteria

DIY Pet Room Spray


I wanted to leave you with a quick recipe that will have your house smelling lovely! You can even spritz this on furniture if you’d like! 


How simple is that?! You can swap out the oil for whatever ones you and your pet enjoy. Get creative and make some with a friend or two! 


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A Few Side Notes




Information obtained here is meant for educational and informational purposes ONLY, and to motivate and empower you to make your own wellness journey based on your own research and partnership with your healthcare provider.

The statements have not been evaluated by the Health Canada. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendations for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury for animals. We advise that you consult your veterinarian about your animals' specific issues. With the exception of the Animal Scents product line, Young Living products were formulated for human use. This class may include items not specifically labeled for animal use. If you would like to use these products for your animals, we would encourage you to do your own research and decide what works best for your pet.