Valerian Herb and Use For Dogs or canines

Valerian Use in Canine

Do you have a nervous dog?

If your dog is frightened by thunder, loud noises, traffic, people and even other dogs and walks with its tail tucked under its belly and ears flattened to its head, then you probably have a nervous dog!!!

However, the good news is that there are natural remedies in the way of herbs like Valerian and other essential oils that can help to ease your dog’s distress.

Valerian Use in Canine – Valerian Herbal Tincture

Valerian in a tincture form can be used effectively to calm your dog especially if you have a very sensitive canine. Valerian tincture should be available at all good health shops selling homeopathic remedies. Ask for advice on dosages.

Valerian Essential Oil

Valerian essential oil can be used on your canine in the form of a synergistic blend of valerian and other oils. The word ‘synergistic’ comes from the word synergy and when used in terms of essential oil, we are basically saying that a combination of ingredients works better than the individual ingredients by themselves. In effect, a different compound is created by mixing oils together.

Valerian Essential Oil Canine Blend

• 60ml (4 tablespoons) olive oil

• 6 drops Valerian essential oil

• 6 drops Lavender essential oil

• 6 drops Marjoram essential oil

• 6 drops Mandarin essential oil

• 6 drops Neroli essential oil

You can also use almost any vegetable oil such as sesame, sweet almond, avocado etc.

Make up the Valerian Essential Oil Blend and store in a dark bottle out of the light and use when needed.

Valerian Canine Blend Dosage

This of course depends very much on the size of the dog.

It can be anything from 2 – 8 drops. Start with a small amount and work upwards rather than using too much.

How to Apply the Valerian Canine Blend?

Shake the bottle well before applying to your dog.

Apply the oil to the back of your dog’s neck or chest area and always take great care to avoid the eyes and the nose.

How does the Valerian Canine Blend work?

The aroma from the evaporating oils will be inhaled by your dog, will enter the blood stream and begin the calming process.

Once in the bloodstream certain chemicals and elements of the oil begin to have a sedative and calming effect on the nervous system of your dog.

This is why you must start with a small amount and increase the dosage only if required. These oils are very potent and you could damage your dog’s health if you do not apply them carefully and at the correct dosage.

Vitamin B Deficiency

It has even been found that in some cases, that there is a Vitamin B deficiency. This is easily rectified by supplementing your dog’s diet with food that has a high Vitamin B content, such as egg yolks, kelp or molasses.

You can also purchase canine vitamin supplements specifically for this deficiency.