All pet lovers and owners will agree that your home may not be the same without pets in them. Essential oils are slowly becoming an integral part of our lives; hence, learning to use them properly around pets has become a priority in the lives of people who own pets. Pets have a stronger sense of smell and are therefore more sensitive to the strong smell of essential oils. They do, however, benefit from the essential oils that we use. There are many essential oils that can support the various body systems of your pets.There are several benefits of using essential oils for pets.

• Marjoram oil
  This oil is strongly antibacterial, and it has a calming effect on pets. Marjoram oil can also be used for treating bacterial skin infections and wounds on pets. When diluted and applied on the skin of your pet, this oil also works on keeping insects away.
• Myrrh oil
  The anti-inflammatory and antiviral property of myrrh helps to boost your pet’s immune system. Ticks are repelled by the smell of this essential oil and stay away from your pet. Veterinarians also recommend using myrrh on your puppy’s gums when he/she is teething.
• Orange oil
  Orange oil is quite a popular oil for pets as its fragrance is uplifting and pleasant. Orange oil also has a tendency to calm your pet. It also deodorizes and repels fleas. It is very popular for treating skin conditions in pets as well.
• Rose oil
  Rose oil makes great shampoos and sprays. Although expensive, it serves as a wonderful and luxurious grooming product. Rose oil helps in stabilizing the central nervous system in pets. It is also calming in nature, and a few drops of rose oil can help treat dry, irritated, or itchy skin.
• Lavender oil
  Lavender essential oil is widely used by makers of pet aromatherapy products. Lavender oil is said to stimulate rapid healing in pets. It can be very relaxing and also boasts of antibacterial and antipruritic properties. It can act as a sedative to the central nervous system in pets.
• Helichrysum oil
  This is definitely not a sweet-smelling essential oil. However, some pets do seem to like the smell of helichrysum oil. It can be used to relieve pain in pets. It is, however, most commonly used to heal cuts, abrasions, wounds, and skin conditions.
• Ginger oil
  Ginger oil has a fresh, warm, and spicy smell that pets love. Ginger is also helpful in healing indigestion and motion sickness in pets. This essential oil is used in massage oils in order to heal sprains, strains, arthritis, and dysplasia.
• Eucalyptus oil
  Eucalyptus oil can be used in a diffuser in order to clean and deodorize the room that your pet spends time in. It has also been effective as a flea repellent. This essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as an expectorant.
• Geranium oil
  Ticks will stop bothering your pets if you use this essential oil on him/her. Geranium oil can also be used to get rid of fungal ear infections, yeast overgrowth, and skin ailments.