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Can dogs have Basil essential oil?

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Overview

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No, avoid giving basil essential oil to dogs orally and topically. It is known to cause various dangerous side effects on canines, such as breathing difficulties and paralysis. However, basil essential oil is safe for canine aromatherapy when properly diluted.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Although basil essential oil is not safe for dogs to ingest or use topically, it is good for aromatherapy. It has healing properties, and inhaling its vapor can help alleviate a dog's anxiety.
  • Basil essential oil contains phytochemicals that keep bugs away, diluting it with a dog-safe carrier oil and using it as a flea repellent spray.
  • Besides keeping the air fresh, basil essential oil also has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.

Risks

health-risks
  • Dogs should not ingest basil essential oil as it can cause mild intoxication.
  • Basil essential oil is often reported to cause skin irritation, breathing difficulties, uncomfortable cooling effects, changes in alertness, weakness or fatigue, stumbling, vomiting, and paralysis, among other potential effects when used around dogs.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • For diffuser use only, dilute 1 drop of basil essential oil with 1.5 tablespoons of carrier oil. Run the diffuser intermittently when used as a pet aid, 10 minutes at a time, and give it 30 minutes to allow the air to clear after. Do not leave it on for extended periods.
  • Use it as a spray, mix a few drops of basil essential oil with 0.5 glass of water, and put the mixture in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture around the house or directly onto the dog's coat except in areas where they can lick it.

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