Recently, studies have shown an increasingly bright light on the potential health benefits of oregano oil for dogs. Oregano oil (or oil of oregano, which means it has already been diluted in a carrier oil) has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic properties. But as with all essential oils, oregano oil for dogs needs to be used properly and carefully, with the emphasis on finding a therapeutic-grade product.
Many farmers are using oregano oil to replace antibiotics to keep their poultry and livestock free of disease.
Scott Sechler, owner of Bell and Evens in Fredericksburg, Penn., a provider of antibiotic-free poultry has been using oregano oil in his feed for three years. Despite his concerns about flack from naysayers, Scott claims oregano oil has provided the best antimicrobial results since he stopped using conventional antibiotics.
While oregano oil for dogs has proven successful at treating canine illnesses caused by bacteria and fungi, it has also worked to combat certain parasites and viruses. Oregano oil also contains cancer-fighting polyphenols and fights free radicals.
Some things oregano oil for dogs can combat
WAIT!, Some more properties;
Oregano contains an important ingredient known as Carvacrol which is like a natural phenol, a product used for the sterilization of surgical tools. In fact, is believed to be more effective than carbolic acid, a sterilization product used in hospitals. The isomeric phenols (primarily carvacrol) in oregano oil in dilutions as low as 1/50,000 destroys Candida albicans, the Aspergillus mold, Staphylococcus, Campylobacter, Klebsiella, E.coli, Giardia, Pseudomonas, and Proteus. Another phenol constituent, thymol, boosts the immune system. These compounds also act as free radical scavengers
(shield against toxins) thus preventing further tissue damage while encouraging healing. It also contains Flavonoids and Terpenes which all work synergistically with the thymol and carvacrol to work the wonders it works.”
Science has now proven the health benefits of oregano oil are derived mostly from carvacrol and thymol.
One of the most exciting aspects of using oregano oil for dogs in place of traditional antibiotics (or in addition to traditional antibiotics) is that germs cannot become resistant to its effectiveness like they can with medicinal antibiotics. This resistance can result in “super-bugs” that are not treatable. Oregano oil for dogs holds great promise for solving this problem with Western medications.
“Every time essential oils are harvested, they’re a little bit different because they are constantly changing,” explains Melissa Shelton, DVM, a holistic practitioner with a specific focus on essential oils for animals. “Their ability to function as antibiotics evolves just as bacteria evolve because otherwise, the oils would become extinct. They must evolve in order to fight off evolving bacteria. Man-made drugs can’t do that. Once they’re created in a laboratory and patented, they remain the same forever. So essential oils are amazing in that they continually evolve.”
Oregano oil for dogs can be applied orally, topically or diffused, but it should never be administered to your dog in its undiluted form. Because of its potency, you need to follow treatment advice from your veterinarian or other canine health experts when using oregano oil for dogs. If your vet prescribes traditional antibiotic therapy, ask her about adding oregano oil in conjunction with your dog's antibiotics; the addition may mean your dog can take a smaller dose of antibiotics. Oregano oil is also known to minimize the negative side effects of certain antibiotics.
Wildcrafted or wild harvested Mediterranean oregano is your best choice.
The leaves are steam distilled to prevent the oil from damage due to overheating.
Many farmers are using oregano oil to replace antibiotics to keep their poultry and livestock free of disease.
Scott Sechler, owner of Bell and Evens in Fredericksburg, Penn., a provider of antibiotic-free poultry has been using oregano oil in his feed for three years. Despite his concerns about flack from naysayers, Scott claims oregano oil has provided the best antimicrobial results since he stopped using conventional antibiotics.
- What Is Oregano Oil for Dogs Used For?
While oregano oil for dogs has proven successful at treating canine illnesses caused by bacteria and fungi, it has also worked to combat certain parasites and viruses. Oregano oil also contains cancer-fighting polyphenols and fights free radicals.Some things oregano oil for dogs can combat
- Ear Mites
- Candida (yeast infection)
- Giardia
- Salmonella
- E. coli
- Staphylococcus aureus — a.k.a. MRSA
- Added to your dog’s toothpaste for enhanced oral health. Oregano oil for dogs can help to minimize the side effects of certain antibiotics, too.
WAIT!, Some more properties;
- Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant
- Anti-parasitic, able to eliminate worms, amoebas, protozoan and
- Helps aid proper digestion
- Helps diarrhea
- Alleviates nervous tension
- Can neutralize some insect bites such as bee stings and other venomous bites till proper medical attention can be found
- Aids rheumatism
- Comforts coughs and other respiratory conditions
- Can improve skin conditions
- Capable of destroying yeasts and fungi
- Helps digestive problems, including intestinal gas
- Destroys staph, strep,
- Inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus bacteria
- Cures kennel cough
- Prevents canine flu
- Supports the immune system
- Helps arthritis thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties etc.
- Killer Ingredients
Oregano contains an important ingredient known as Carvacrol which is like a natural phenol, a product used for the sterilization of surgical tools. In fact, is believed to be more effective than carbolic acid, a sterilization product used in hospitals. The isomeric phenols (primarily carvacrol) in oregano oil in dilutions as low as 1/50,000 destroys Candida albicans, the Aspergillus mold, Staphylococcus, Campylobacter, Klebsiella, E.coli, Giardia, Pseudomonas, and Proteus. Another phenol constituent, thymol, boosts the immune system. These compounds also act as free radical scavengers
(shield against toxins) thus preventing further tissue damage while encouraging healing. It also contains Flavonoids and Terpenes which all work synergistically with the thymol and carvacrol to work the wonders it works.”
Science has now proven the health benefits of oregano oil are derived mostly from carvacrol and thymol.
- Oregano Oil for Dogs vs. Traditional Antibiotics
“Every time essential oils are harvested, they’re a little bit different because they are constantly changing,” explains Melissa Shelton, DVM, a holistic practitioner with a specific focus on essential oils for animals. “Their ability to function as antibiotics evolves just as bacteria evolve because otherwise, the oils would become extinct. They must evolve in order to fight off evolving bacteria. Man-made drugs can’t do that. Once they’re created in a laboratory and patented, they remain the same forever. So essential oils are amazing in that they continually evolve.”
- CAUTION!
Oregano oil for dogs can be applied orally, topically or diffused, but it should never be administered to your dog in its undiluted form. Because of its potency, you need to follow treatment advice from your veterinarian or other canine health experts when using oregano oil for dogs. If your vet prescribes traditional antibiotic therapy, ask her about adding oregano oil in conjunction with your dog's antibiotics; the addition may mean your dog can take a smaller dose of antibiotics. Oregano oil is also known to minimize the negative side effects of certain antibiotics.
- So What Should You Look For?
Wildcrafted or wild harvested Mediterranean oregano is your best choice.The leaves are steam distilled to prevent the oil from damage due to overheating.
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