I am a big fan of Aromatherapy. Lavender is my friend. If I am tense or can’t unwind, a whiff of lavender releases some of the tension and I start to relax. The other night I sprinkled 5 drops of essential lavender oil on my pillow before I laid down for the night.
My pug, Opie, usually waits till I get comfortable and then she joins us on the bed. True to her routine, she jumped on the bed facing my pillow and you would have thought someone shot her. She fell like a dead weight next to me. I tried to move her and she acted like she was paralyzed. I rolled her on her back and she just stayed in that position.
The only thing different.. the lavender. I moved her to the bottom of the bed. She barely moved all night and never snored which is a bit different for a pug.
Reading up on Aromatherapy for Dogs, I learned that lavender calms dogs. Imagine that! There are lots of “recipes” the use of essential oils for dogs. For example, here is a recipe for a massage oil to use on arthritic dogs or dogs with sore muscles.
Sounds good enough to try on myself
1 ounce of a light carrier oil (sweet almond or sunflower oil)
5 drops Chamomile
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Black PepperTo use: massage directly into inflamed joints and stiff muscles. Store in a cool dark place or in the refrigerator.