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Essential Oil DIY Dog Shampoo

Améo Dog Shampoo

What You’ll Need:
12 ounces water
1 tablespoon Castile soap
2 drops Améo Rosemary Essential Oil
2 drops Améo Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil
2 drops Améo Peppermint Essential Oil
2 drops Améo True Lavender Essential Oil
1 glass bottle or jar

Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients and shake well
2. Apply to wet fur, lather, and rinse

Essential Oils for Dogs

Essential Oils for Dogs

From http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/essential-oils-for-dogs.html

Safe Essential Oils for Dogs

Essential Oils	Properties & Uses
Bergamot	Antifungal, soothing. Excellent for ear infections caused by yeast or bacterial overgrowth. Caution: Can cause photosensitization. Avoid the sun after use.
Carrot Seed	Anti-inflammatory, tonic, with moderate antibacterial effects. Good for dry, flaky, sensitive skin which is prone to infection. Can rejuvenate and stimulate tissue regeneration, thus effective for scar healing.
Cedarwood	Antiseptic, tonifying, circulation-stimulating. Good for skin and coat conditioning and dermatitis of all types. Flea-repelling.
Chamomile, German	Anti-inflammatory, non-toxic, gentle and safe to use. Good for skin irritations, allergic reactions, burns.
Chamomile, Roman	Antispasmodic, analgesic, nerve-calming. Good for soothing the central nervous system. Effective for relief of muscle pains, cramps, teething pain. A "must-have" oil for dogs!
Clary Sage	Nerve-calming, gentle when used in small amounts and properly diluted. Sedates the central nervous system.
Eucalyptus Radiata	Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, an expectorant. Good for relief of chest congestion. Effective in repelling flea.
Geranium	Gentle and safe, antifungal. Good for skin irritations, fungal ear infections. Effective in repelling ticks.
Ginger	Non-toxic, non-irritating and safe to use in small amounts, properly diluted. Good for motion sickness, aids digestion. Effective for pain relief caused by arthritis, dysplasia, strains and sprains.
Helichrysum	Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, regenerative effects; extremely therapeutic. Excellent for skin conditions and irritations (e.g. eczema). Effective for healing of scars and bruises. Effective for pain relief.
Lavender	Very safe and gentle, antibacterial, anti-itch, nerve-calming. Good for many common animal ailments, e.g. skin irritations, first aid. A "must-have" oil for your dog!
Marjoram, Sweet	Strong antibacterial, calming, a muscle relaxant. Good for bacterial skin infections, wound care, insect repelling.
Niaouli	Antihistaminic, powerful antibacterial properties, yet less likely to cause irritation than Tea Tree. Good for ear infections and skin problems caused by allergies. A "must-have" for dogs!
Peppermint	Antispamodic, stimulates circulation, insect-repelling. Good for arthritis, dysplasia, sprains and strains. Works well with ginger to treat motion sickness. Another "must-have" for dogs!
Sweet Orange	Calming, deodorizing, flea-repelling. Caution: Can cause photosensitization. Avoid the sun after use.
Valerian	Nerve-calming. Good for treating dog anxiety such as separation and noise anxiety.