Nenah Sylver, PhD - Rife Frequency Therapy Healing Specialist and Author

This is how I got rid of my dog's gum infection:


When I Used Essential Oils
for My Dog' Gum Infection

One of my dogs had such a severe gum infection that the side of her mouth swelled out like a balloon. I mixed up the following preparation of essential oils and applied it to her mouth.

• 2 to 4 ounces of "carrier" oil: almond (preferably), sesame, or other light vegetable oil (it should be organic, cold-pressed and preservative-free)

• about 8 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

• about 8 drops of thyme essential oil

• about 8 drops of oregano essential oil

• about 6 drops of tea tree essential oil

• 8-10 drops of peppermint essential oil

The schedule of application was as follows:

• Applied to the gums, via a cotton swab, 3 to 4 times a day for 2 days.
• After that, once in the morning and once at night for about a week.

After just one day, the swelling began to diminish and the redness decreased. After a week, the infection was gone. My dog, who does not like having her mouth opened by anyone, objected. However, after 3 days, she tolerated my swabbing her gums because she recognized that it was helping to clear the infection.


Why Use Those Particular Oils?

The "big 4" essential oils that are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal are eucalyptus, thyme, oregano, and tea tree. Peppermint is not quite as strong, but will add a pleasing flavor to the mix. By the way, once I tried this with my dog, I realized I could use it with myself.


Be Careful When Using Essential Oils With Animals

Remember that dogs have a highly developed sense of smell. What is pleasant for you can be overpowering to them. Also, note that cats metabolize very differently from dogs and humans. Depending on who you read, many--if not most--essential oils are toxic to cats!

There is no medical advice here. If you have a medical condition,
please consult the health care practitioner of your choice.