Why Every Dog Needs Aromatherapy

Are you stressed out by some noises, situations, or people? Your pet is, too! Much like their owners, dogs are susceptible to anxiety and stress. Whether it's separation anxiety, barking at passing vehicles, impatience with children, or loud noises such as fireworks or sound systems, your pooch has plenty of stressors on a daily basis. Fortunately, there's an easy, natural way to help both you and your pet during these difficult times. Aromatherapy works very well to help relieve stress in animals. Here's why your pet needs it.

Dog aromatherapy is a growing specialty in animal care and grooming that has many benefits for your dog. Consider that dogs have about 40 times the scent receptors of their human owners, giving them a sense of smell that is over 100,000 times superior to the human sense of smell. This is why dogs are used for tracking lost children and finding drugs. Service dogs around the world are used on a daily basis for noticing the signs of an oncoming epileptic seizure, low blood sugar in diabetics, and even locating cancer in human patients when it's otherwise undetectable. Their sense of smell is so amazing that they can detect a single drop of blood in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. This astounding canine ability makes aromatherapy an even more effective treatment for stress, anxiety, or discomfort in your dog, as they are able to pick up on these scents and their beneficial effects much more readily than humans.

Designed to help your dog relax in stressful environments, dog aromatherapy oils can be applied by a dog groomerduring a bath, added to a neutral base in a diffuser, or applied with a portable inhaler. Droplets can be sprayed in almost any location where a dog spends their time, whether that's a kennel, car, or doghouse. They can be applied before travel, a vet visit, or over holidays when you know your neighbors are going to be partying a little too loud for your dog's comfort.

If you're concerned about whether the process of receiving an aromatherapy treatment and being around strangers will be stressful or cause anxiety in your dog, working with an experienced dog groomer can make a big difference in the treatment's effectiveness. Dog groomers who have significant experience working with animals know how to help dogs that are stressed or anxious calm down before the dog aromatherapy session begins, making it even more beneficial. Even better, using a mobile dog spa for your grooming needs helps eliminate the stress of leaving the known home environment, taking a car ride, or having other animals around that they are not accustomed to, allowing them to get the best possible benefit from the treatment.

Are you considering using dog aromatherapy to help calm your stressed best friend? If you have concerns, questions, or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced mobile dog groomers, please contact us today by calling 214-580-7318or scheduling an appointment online.