Using the Power of Scent with Essential Oils for Fear

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ANIMAL AROMATHERAPY
Using the Power of Scent with Essential Oils
for Fear-based Issues
Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT
Disclaimer: The information shared in the
presentation and contained in this document
is for informational educational purposes
only, and is not meant to diagnose or be
used as a replacement or substitute for
professional veterinarian health care or
medical advice.
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transmitted.
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WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
• The art and science of using pure essential oils, carrier
oils and hydrosols based on their individual chemical
composition and therapeutic properties for holistic
application/uses.
• Holistic Aromatherapy is traditionally used for physical,
emotional and spiritual balance. Body-Mind-Spirit.
• With safe use, aromatherapy can be beneficial for both
humans and their animal friends.
© 2016 – Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT
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WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
• Essential oils are derived from aromatic plant materials via
steam distillation or cold pressed/expression methods.
• Essential oils are extracted from the plant material to produce
a liquid which contains volatile aromatic compounds.
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Beneficial therapeutic properties/uses:
- Antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, sedative, stimulating,
etc.
© 2016 Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT
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TYPES OF ESSENTIAL OILS
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Wood oils: wood, inner heartwood, i.e. cedarwood, sandalwood
Bark oils: bark, i.e. cinnamon
Leaf oils: plant leaves, bud, stems, i.e. peppermint, spearmint
Floral oils: flower top/herb, petals, blossoms, i.e. jasmine, rose
Seed oils: dried or crushed seeds, i.e. sweet fennel
Citrus oils: fruit peel/rind, i.e. grapefruit, lemon, sweet orange
Needle oils: tree needles/fresh twigs, i.e. pine/spruce
Resin oils: tree/plant resin, oleoresin, i.e. frankincense, myrrh
Root oils: root stems, rhizomes, i.e. ginger root
Fruit /Berry oils: plant/shrub berries, fruit, i.e. juniper berry
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WHAT ARE CARRIER BASES?
• Derived from plant or botanical materials
• Used to dilute essential oils for topical applications
- Carrier oils also contain therapeutic properties
- Also known as base oils
• Plant material such as seeds or hips: rosehip and sesame
oils
• Jojoba oil (a plant ester/wax) is derived from the jojoba shrub
• Aloe Vera plant provides a cooling and soothing gelly (aloe
vera gel) derived from the inside of the plant’s rubbery-type
leaves
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METHODS OF APPLICATION
Essential oils can be used with the following methods
of application:
• Direct Inhalation
• Diffusion (atomizer diffuser)
• Mist Sprays (topical, environmental)
• Topical* (compress, bath, massage and energy
therapies)
*Always dilute essential oils for topical use.
Note: Be mindful when diffusing essential oils in a household with animals. Diffusing is one of the
most potent forms of exposure to animals since their sense of smell is stronger than humans.
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SAFETY &
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Animal Aromatherapy is different from human aromatherapy.
Avoid use of essential oils with cats, birds, reptiles and fish.
Do not give essential oils internally to your pets/animal clients.
Do not apply essential oils “neat” (undiluted) to the skin.
Do not apply essential oils directly to the nose/muzzle, inside ears, near eyes
or genital areas.
• If irritation occurs, apply a plain carrier oil then wipe off residue, wash with diluted mild soap and
warm water.
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SAFETY &
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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• Avoid topical use of essential oils that can be photo-toxic during exposure to sunlight
- Allow 12 hours after application of citrus oils or use distilled version e.g.
bergamot, lemon, lime, etc.
• Lavender is not a one-size fits all. Some animals may not be able to tolerate the use of essential oils.
• Some essential oils should not be used with animals – e.g. tea tree (Melaleuca
alternifolia), which can be toxic to dogs, cats and small mammals.
• Keep essential oils and aromatherapy products out of reach of children and pets.
• For more information on Animal Aromatherapy Safety visit
www.holisticanimalassociation.com
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ANIMALS HAVE EMOTIONS
TOO!
Animals can experience many of the same emotions that humans
do, as well as their own set of feelings and physical symptoms.
This can be based on any of the following contributing factors:
• Diet/Nutrition (poor, lack of, too much of, etc.)
• Health issues (acute/chronic, hormonal imbalance)
• Environment (indoor/outdoor)
• Lifestyle (exercise, companionship, grooming, etc.)
• Past trauma/abuse/emotional neglect.
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THE EMOTIONAL BODY
Connection between Emotions and Physical Issues
FEAR ISSUES:
• Anxiety: Anxious energy, separation anxiety, fearful,
hyperactive, pacing, hiding, chewing objects,
whining/whimpering, easily startled or spooked
jumping on people, pawing, etc.
• Lack of Confidence: Shy, hesitant, unsure, hiding,
easily dominated by others.
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THE EMOTIONAL BODY
FEAR ISSUES, continued:
• Body and Behavior Connection: Trembling, sensitive to touch and sound or changes in
routine, fear biter/nipping, incontinence (physical and emotional), sleep issues, afraid to move
(stays stuck in fear), very attached (like Velcro) to companion or caregiver
(physical/emotional attachment), etc.
• TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Meridians/Energetics: Kidney, Bladder and Heart
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THE EMOTIONAL BODY
Vibrations & Energy-are animals more intune than us?
• Animals are energy sponges. They can 'absorb', 'detect' and
'alert' to energy from within their environment.
This energy may be given-off by the caregiver, family member or
a fellow animal companion, and their surroundings.
• They are sensitive to CHANGE: changes in emotions and
moods, body temperature, hormonal imbalances, health
issues (seizures, pain, trauma and sensing cancer, etc.),
weather/climate, as well as any changes in routine.
Energy may be 'sensed' by way of the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste and of course most important, the sense of smell!
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Sense of Smell-The Animal Kingdom Rules!
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Chart Image 2015 Online Source :
https://kmblog.kriticalmass.com/dogs-can-smell-cancer-on-your-breath/
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AROMATHERAPYFEAR ISSUES
AROMA-SCENT CHOICE(s):
Main aroma-actions for fear issues:
• Calm the spirit/shen (mind/spirit/energy)
• Ground the body/mind connection
• Decrease fear and stress
• Increase and build confidence
• Rejuvenate Qi-essence (life force)
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ESSENTIAL OILSFEAR ISSUES
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Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis): anxiety, fear, trembling, disturbed sleep
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens): anxiety, fear, hormonal support, PTSD
Ginger (Zingiber x officinale): nausea/motion sickness, increase confidence
Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum): anxiety, trauma/abuse, PTSD
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): anxiety, fear, trembling, hyperactive (mind/body),
trauma (physical/emotional), disturbed sleep, jumpy/spooky, hypersensitive to touch/sound
• Melissa (Melissa officinalis): anxiety, panic attacks, increase confidence
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• Neroli (Citrus x aurantium var. amara (flos)): anxiety, panic attacks, separation anxiety, body
trembling, sensitive to touch/sounds, PTSD
• Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis): increase confidence, nausea/motion sickness,
jumpy/spooky
• Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin): grounding, hyperactive, sensitive to touch,
trauma/abuse
• Rose (Rosa x damascena Mill.): emotional wounds, trauma/abuse, lack of vitality and
joy, sadness, fear-aggression, PTSD
• Tangerine (Citrus reticulata Blanco var. tangerine): increase confidence/focus,
hyperactive energy, repetitive negative behavior, separation anxiety
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• Vanilla CO2 extract (Vanilla planifolia): anxiety, increase confidence, training aid,
repetitive negative behavior, separation anxiety
• Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides): grounding, hormonal support, mood swings, body
trembling, PTSD, hyperactive energy, jumpy/spooky
• Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata): anxiety, body trembling, hypersensitive to touch, past
trauma/abuse, spooky/jumpy, increase confidence (especially in males), fear-aggression
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AROMATHERAPY CASE
STUDY: SANDY
• A mare having difficulty with estrous cycle (heat cycle) due to a traumatic ordeal
• No issues prior to the trauma
• Symptoms:
- Cramping, pain, spooky, hypersensitive to noises, kicking stall walls, reacting to a
fellow mare exhibiting stud-like behavior, calling out to other horses, moody
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AROMATHERAPY CASE
STUDY
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• Aromatherapy blend applied
- 1-2 times per day as needed, for 2-3 months until her cycle normalized
• Additional essential oils and flower essences for approx. 1-2 years to help her move
through other issues caused by the trauma (fear, trust and separation anxiety)
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AROMAS IN ACTION
Sandy’s blend for fear-based behavior and hormonal support
Image 1:
• Initial inhalation of aromatherapy blend, showing curiosity in
the scents, with nostrils widening and both ears to side, slowly
coming forward.
Image 2:
• Inhaling and accepting the aroma scents. Showing total
interest with ears pricked forward and slightly down. Note:
after 2nd inhalation - Sandy took a long deep breath with a full
body shake followed by total relaxation.
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AROMA-MASSAGE
Sandy’s aromatherapy blend applied topically to
her low back, hips and abdomen area, as well as
to the chest and neck area to increase the benefit
of inhalation.
Notice how relaxed she is from the initial
inhalation of the aroma-blend.
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SO RELAXED THAT SHE
EATS HER HAY!
Note: Sandy shows no interest in the
other horses. Prior to the aroma
blend she had no interest in eating
her hay.
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SANDY’S AROMA-BLEND
Essential oils were chosen based on therapeutic properties for
physical and emotional support during a difficult heat-cycle with
symptoms of:
- Low back pain and tenderness
- Keyed-up and overly sensitive to noises and movement
- Very affectionate but preoccupied with other horses
- Calling out and spooky behavior with moodiness
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SANDY’S AROMA-BLEND?
continued
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens): hormonal support, mood swings, cramping,
tender to touch, calming scent. 10-12 drops
• Clary sage (Salvia sclarea): hormonal support, mood swings, cramping, muscular
pain/inflammation. 8-10 drops
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): calming scent, pain-relief. 6-8 drops
• Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi): edema (from hormonal changes), refreshing scent helps
with focus and helps to soothe anxiety/fear. 10-12 drops
• Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides): hormonal support, grounding and sedating type scent
(helps to decrease spooky/jumpy energy). 6-8 drops
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SANDY’S AROMA-BLEND
continued
The essential oils were blended with 2 ounces
of jojoba carrier base for topical massage
(locally and to body meridian acu-points) 1-2
times per day as needed. Shake well before
each use.
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HYPERSENSITIVE TO
SOUND? SCENTS CAN HELP!
Blends can be used for both the caregiver and their animal companion.
Example: Canine (Mama Mia)
Fearful of fireworks, gunshot and loud noises
Key issues: anxious, whimpering, restless
Essential oils to consider:
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
• Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
• Neroli (Citrus x aurantium var. amara (flos))
Application Method(s): inhalation (during), diffusion
(before/during/after), topical massage (before/after)
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SEPARATION ANXIETY
SCENARIO
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A dog home alone all day
Whining, pacing and barking
Chewing couch pillows relieves her stress
Spills kitchen trash can, investigating all its contents
Takes mid-day nap
Awakened by the mailman, begins to bark and howl, annoying neighbors
Caregiver arrives home to mess and one super-happy jumping up pup!
Caregiver gives no positive affection – just negative high-pitched reprimanding
Dog cowers and tucks her tail.
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SEPARATION-ANXIETY
SCENARIO
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Questions
• A clear case of separation anxiety, or are there additional factors to consider?
• Perhaps being left alone all day without any outlet to play or feel secure also adds to the
big picture.
• Maybe the dog is insecure and acts out in the hope of getting attention (even if it is
negative attention) from the caregiver.
• Does the dog need a companion dog friend or access to a dog crate for an added sense
of security?
• Which essential oils scents will help-floral or citrus oils, or both?
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SEPARATION-ANXIETY
SCENARIO
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• These questions (and more) are important to take note
of when working holistically with animals.
• Knowing the big picture empowers you and the animal
for a balance of emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
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BASIC AROMA BLENDINGFEAR ISSUES
AROMATHERAPY BLENDS:
Carrier Base for topical blends:
Two ounces jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), or aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) gel, or try lavender hydrosol
(Lavandula angustifolia) for a mist spray.
General Fear/Anxiety - Suggested Essential Oils:
• 8 - 10 drops Neroli (Citrus x aurantium var. amara (flos))
• 6 - 8 drops Petitgrain (Citrus x aurantium var. amara (fol))
• 4 - 6 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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Separation Anxiety - Suggested Essential Oils:
• 8-10 drops Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
• 4-6 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
• 4-6 drops Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)
Anxious dog home alone all day?, Stall-pacing horse?
Tip: use a atomizer diffuser with dispertion timer and automatic safety turn off.
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Negative Repetitive Behavior - Suggested Essential Oils:
• 8 - 10 drops Tangerine (Citrus reticulata Blanco var. tangerine)
• 6 - 8 drops Vanilla absolute/CO2 (Vanilla Planifolia)
Tip: use essential oils during traning sessions and play time for positive association.
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©2016 Kelly Holland Azzaro, RA, CCAP, CBFP, LMT
Emotional Trauma Blend - Suggested Essential Oils:
• 2 - 4 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
• 2 drops Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum)
• 4 - 6 drops Rose (Rosa x damascena Mill.)
Hypersensitive to touch?
Try: Geranium, Neroli or Ylang-ylang.
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EMOTIONAL FIRST AID KIT
Make your own Emotional First Aid Kit to keep on hand for use during stressful situations and
emotional upheaval. Store items in a storage container, small tool box or a travel zipper
pouch. Be sure to keep your kit out of direct sunlight/heat sources, and out of reach of chilren
and pets.
Suggested Essential Oils:
• Frankincense (Boswellia carteri, Boswellia frereana or Boswellia serrata) - Emotional
breathing, fear, grief, trauma.
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) - Fear, anxiety, stress, trauma, hyperactive.
• Spearmint (Mentha spicata) - Nausea, overheated, lack of focus.
• Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) - Anxiety, fear, nausea, travel/motion sickness.
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EMOTIONAL FIRST AID KIT
Suggested Flower Essences:
• Bach Flower Remedy: Rescue Remedy®
Mist spray bottle with distilled witch hazel (use
this to dilute essential oils and flower essences
for use as a topical or environmental mist
spray). Cotton rounds (for inhalation or
compress).
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Using the Power of Scent with Essential Oils for Fear

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