Benefits of Roses for Dogs
If you have pets, grow roses in your garden with confidence, as they are non-toxic to dogs and cats. Even if your dog decides to munch on a rosebud, you can rest assured that all is well. Taking this further, roses are actually beneficial to dogs. Roses can be made into tea or vinegar or used in aromatherapy. Let’s explore how you can use roses to help your canine friend.
Why Are Roses Good for Dogs?
Roses are abundant in polyphenols, which are a natural antioxidant also found in grapes. Roses are also rich in Vitamin C. This combination does wonders for the skin and for the immune system. It is no wonder that they have been researched for their applications with humans and canines alike.
How Can I Use Roses to Help My Dog?
This question was looked at carefully by researchers at Whole Dog Journal.
The following are the different ways that making rose tea can help your dog.
- Fully cooled rose tea, when safely and gently dropped into your dog’s eye works as a soothing and calming agent. A natural inflammatory, rose tea helps in healing eye infections.
- Adding rose tea to your dog’s bathwater is a great bonus for their skin and coat. Along with the heavenly smell, your dog will benefit from a light amount of hydrating oils that are left on its coat after bath time.
- Allowing your dog to drink 1 tablespoon of rose tea (per 20 pounds) is recommended for an upset stomach.
Rose vinegar is another excellent option to ask your veterinarian about. It is a popular choice by those who appreciate the holistic route. Rose vinegar is created by combining rose petals and apple cider vinegar.
Rose vinegar can be used to soothe a dog’s itchy, irritated skin as it acts as a natural exfoliant. It works wonders in keeping the dog’s coat soft and shiny. Many people use it as a natural flea and tick repellent for their dogs.
Aromatherapy for Dogs
According to Whole Dog Journal, the safest and most cost-effective way to allow your dog to experience and benefit from aromatherapy is to use a diffuser.
Keep in mind that while using rose essential oil around your dog may get a thumbs up from your vet, there are other essential oils that are toxic to dogs.
The traditional benefits of rose essential oil in aromatherapy include stress and anxiety relief and may be used to relax the body and mind.
Safety First
Remember, essential oils are much more than air fresheners. They are highly-concentrated plant extracts. Keep that in mind when handling them around your pets. Keep all essential oils out of the reach of pets and children.