FAQ – “What do you recommend for mouth irritations?”
ANSWER FROM DR. ROARK – The oils to use depend greatly on species. For cats, my favorite Essential Oils to use in these cases are MYRRH and/or Melissa. Dilute heavily: you can use 3–5 mL of milk or fatty chicken broth with one drop of Essential Oil; syringe this into their mouth since cats do not prefer to eat the oils mixed with their food often (though some do, so you can try that first with wet food.) Switching to a raw diet helps in these cases as well.
With dogs, mouth irritations may indicate an underlying condition or immune suppression in some cases, or simple trauma to the mouth since they like to eat things like sticks, rocks, and other pokey things. If that is the case, ensuring there is no foreign body (a material stuck in the oral cavity, which could even be just a small speck, or, in Texas, a cactus thorn) is vital, because removing the material is critical to healing. MYRRH Essential Oil and the Protective Blend, as well as oral rinses are helpful with dogs: dilute with milk or chicken broth or mix with colloidal silver for added benefit.
With horses, any oral irritations should be reviewed by your veterinarian as these can indicate an underlying condition. Most often with horses (who for some reason love eating prickly pear), the cause is something they ate, whether it is actually consuming a cactus pad, or that an undesirable grass, such as foxtail or spear grass, got into a cutting of your hay. You have to physically remove these irritations from the center of the irritated area in order for them to heal. Rinsing with the Protective Blend, MYRRH, and colloidal silver and/or Aloe Vera juice is very helpful once the foreign object is removed.
For rabbits, mouth irritations often require draining, but once drained, you can rinse the area with MYRRH Essential Oil daily: put one drop in 5 mL water and use a syringe to gently irrigate the area. Hold the rabbit face down so he doesn’t aspirate any of the water when you are doing this.
Dogs and cats can also develop serious oral conditions which can cause mouth irritation. These conditions are very aggressive with small animals, and I recommend visiting with a veterinary specialist to review your options if this is the case.
FAQ – “What Essential Oils are good for paw irritations?”
ANSWER FROM DR. ROARK – Start with Copaiba and MYRRH Essential Oils directly on the area of concern. If after one week you do not see improvement, dilute one drop of Clove Essential Oil in 5–10 mL carrier oil and apply one drop of this to the paw irritation.
NATURAL TOOTHPASTE RECIPE
• 1 drop Essential Oil (Peppermint or Protective Blend are good options for dogs, Myrrh for cats)
• 2 tbsp. Baking Soda
• Coconut Oil to make a paste
Store in an airtight container. Apply to soft toothbrush and brush teeth as needed.
QUESTION – HOW OFTEN DO MOUTH IRRITATIONS KEEP YOUR ANIMALS FROM PRACTICING THEIR OPERA SINGING?
