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Can dogs have Orange essential oil?

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Overview

dog-food-safety-information

No. Orange essential oil is poisonous to dogs when ingested. However, it’s safe when administered topically to treat skin problems. Dogs can safely inhale the oil using a diffuser to ease their anxiety. It’s not recommended for puppies and senior dogs as they are more sensitive to citrus oils.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • While orange essential oil is toxic to dogs when ingested, it is safe to be used topically or in canine aromatherapy.
  • When applied topically to a dog's coat, it helps deodorize dog odors, making it a popular ingredient in dog shampoos. It's also an effective flea repellent and helps treat skin conditions and reduce inflammation.
  • When used in a diffuser, orange essential oil can help dogs relax and ease anxiety, stress, and nervousness.

Risks

health-risks
  • Orange essential oil contains toxic components such as linalool, limonene, alpha-pinene, and myrcene. They are harmful to dogs when ingested. Symptoms of toxicity include vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and even coma.
  • Do not use around puppies and senior dogs as they are more sensitive to orange essential oil.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Orange essential oil must be diluted with a dog-friendly carrier oil like jojoba oil or coconut oil.
  • For small dogs, dilute 1 drop of orange essential oil to 50 drops of carrier oil. For medium to large dogs, the ratio is 2-3 drops of orange essential oil for every 50 drops of carrier oil.
  • Run the diffuser intermittently. When used as a pet aid, run the diffuser 10 minutes at a time, and give it 30 minutes to allow the air clear after. Do not leave it on for extended periods.
  • Use this dilution ratio when using orange essential oil topically on the dog's skin and coat and in canine aromatherapy to calm the nerves.

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