Puppies. Say the word and we all think of the cute little noses, paws that are far too large for their little adorable squirmy bodies, and the clumsy strolling and mischief they all get into, right? Well, as part of that adorable package I found there’s also a deep dark monster known as the “trash panda” (no, not talking raccoons here), animal kingdom’s cuter version of a dumper diver, in wagging tail form. Now aside from the smell, and potential gas, it is inevitable there’s going to be poo. Yes, lots and lots of poo. 

 My two labs, Nola and Gator, were no exception to this rule. No matter how well we safeguarded the food on counters, trash bins, and compost, they found a way. It’s as though they were on a mission to challenge my sanity by getting their cute little boopable noses into everything possible.

Their mischief led to a few fun vet trips, watching and waiting, and then dealing with the….aftermath (I’ll leave you to ponder what that infers). Well, the vet told us a few basic things we could do to help their digestive systems, but it wasn’t until I really dug into the world of oils, that we cracked the code for their lovely tummy pirotechniques.

 Additionally, you’ll also want to note that any oils should be selected via a self selection process with the animal. I would recommend working closely with a trained aromatherapist or vet to decipher if there’s any oils unsafe for a species, and how to work through the self selection process.

For my two, I pulled out all the antispasmodic oils to start exploring what might help support them. Several oils in this category are considered ‘hot”, and contain a strong scent (e.g. Peppermint, Fennel, Anise, Rosemary, Melissa, Clove, Thyme to name a few). So there were some that they averted their nose to initially, but I did include the blend from DōTERRA called DigestZen, and that one happened to be cool enough that they sniffed and licked the bottle in approval.

The DigestZen blend contains Cardamom, a close relative to Ginger, and is known for helping to maintain a healthy GI system. Coriander, Ginger, and Fennel are also supportive in easing stomach discomfort and indigestion. And finally, Peppermint, Anise and Caraway aid digestion and maintain a healthy GI when consumed.

This combination I mixed with coconut oil, diluted to the right amount for their weight, and after a few hours, immediately noticed my two pups digestive tracts calm down.

This amazing blend is one I resort to after spicy food, and it works better than anything I’ve used historically. Great thing was being able to use the same amazing product on my two poopy little puppiesl Follow this link to read more about DigestZen.

Reach out to me for any questions, or if you’d like a consultation for aromatherapy for your pet!

Cheers!

Disclaimer: I am a certified aromatherapist, not a board-certified doctor or veterinarian.  All recommendations are based off my training as an aromatherapist and should not be a replacement for a medical doctor or veterinarian.