“We have an old dog who’s prone to hotspots,” a customer told us. “We use emu oil on those hotspots, and it really works.”
But that’s not the whole story. Seems the dog, after a week of emu oil treatment, goes over to the shelf where the oil is kept and barks. The owner picks up the bottle and the dog sits back so it’s easy to apply a drop or two of oil to that uncomfortable spot.
“I thought I was imagining it at first,” the customer says, “but he definitely barks for his emu oil.”
And why not? Emu oil soothes painful dry skin for humans, so why not for our furry friends?
Emu oil contains essential fatty acids that are good for skin and hair — including your four footed friends’ skin and hair. Dog groomers often add a drop of emu oil to shampoo, and you can do that at home as well.
You can also rub a few drops on your hands and rub your hands through your pup’s fur. It’s good for the dog’s fur, good for your hands, and you know your dog will love that!
Emu oil has been shown in clinical trials to be good for burns and many dog owners find that it soothes other kinds of wounds as well. One of the great things about emu oil compared to other treatments is that it is nontoxic. If your dog licks sores, you don’t have to worry about using emu oil.
As for the dog that barks for his emu oil, it makes sense. When the dog gets a drop or two of emu oil on his irritated skin, he feels better. He associates the bottle with feeling better. You remember Pavlov, right?