Overview
No, ingesting ginger essential oil can cause mild poisoning in dogs. Its usage should only be limited to aromatherapy and topical application. Ginger essential oil acts as a pain reliever and helps alleviate motion sickness in dogs.
Can dogs have Ginger essential oil?
Benefits
- Although consuming ginger essential oil orally is not safe for dogs, using it topically and in aromatherapy is beneficial to them.
- Ginger essential oil aids in resolving digestive problems and chest congestion.
- Its anti-inflammatory properties can help dogs with arthritis and relieve joint pains and strains.
- Ginger essential oil is excellent for dogs with motion sickness.
Risks
- Do not feed ginger essential oil to dogs as it can cause mild toxicity.
Servings
- Use only high-quality therapeutic-grade ginger essential oils on dogs.
- To help nauseous dogs, mix 3 drops of ginger essential oil with 4 tablespoons of sweet almond oil and 4 drops of peppermint essential oil. Blend well and add a few drops of the solution on a piece of cloth or cotton pad. Place the cloth or cotton near the dog, out of its reach, for one minute.
- To help with joint pain, blend 5 drops of ginger essential oil with 4 ounces of olive oil, 8 drops of helichrysum essential oil, 4 drops of peppermint essential oil, and 7 drops of valerian essential oil. Add 2-3 drops of the solution into your palms and rub to the affected areas.
- When using a diffuser, add 1 drop of ginger essential oil to a diffuser or burner and let the dog inhale the vapor. 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.
