Use Lavender Safely for your Pets
Lavender is recognized for its calming properties and delicate fragrance, making it an ever-popular choice for relaxation and aromatherapy. But did you know that lavender can also benefit your beloved pets? From soothing anxiety to creating a calming environment at home, lavender offers a gentle and natural solution for your furry friends – when used safely. Here’s Sweet Streams Lavender guide, using lavender safely with your pets.
How lavender can help anxious pets
Similarly to humans, pets experience stress and anxiety during certain times in their lives. This can be due to loud noises, such as thunderstorms and fireworks, separation anxiety or travelling. Lavender’s natural soothing properties can support those anxious moments, courtesy of its scent creating a calming environment. As a result, lavender is ideal for transforming a space into somewhere safe and peaceful for your pets to enjoy. So, when they’re feeling a little uneasy, you know it’s time to get the spray out.
How to use lavender to calm your pet
Lightly spritz our lavender-infused water spray on your furry friend’s bed or their favourite sleeping spot (this can include rugs, cushions etc). The scent will help your pet to feel relaxed when they’re in their ‘safe space.’
You can also use the spray to ensure your dog smells fresh and delightful between baths. It can be sprayed directly onto your dog! This is a fabulous way of getting your furry friends used to the spray as part of their daily routine.
If your pet tends to feel anxious during certain times of the day (such as when you’re at work or during large gatherings), spray the scent to help create a calm and tranquil environment at home. Simply make sure the space is well-ventilated and that the spray is out of reach of your pet.
Safety Tips
Use the spray sparingly – pets have a much stronger sense of smell than we do a little goes a long way.
When using the spray for the first time, make sure you keep an eye on your pet’s behavior to look out for any changes. Every dog is different, and some can be more sensitive to smell than others. Signs of discomfort can include sneezing, scratching or lethargy. Immediately stop using if you notice any changes and contact your pet care professional. Avoid spraying near food and water bowls when spraying to freshen up the space.
Don’t forget, our lavender-infused pet spray is the perfect holiday gift for pet lovers! You could create a super sweet gift hamper filled with our spray, alongside some little dog treats, new toys and new pup accessories. Shop our collection online now at Sweet Streams Lavender – their furry friends will thank you!
