Pet aromatherapy consultations
I'm Julie Eastgate, an AASC Level 1 certified animal aromatherapy specialist offering animal aromatherapy consultations (1-2-1 across central Scotland or online if you’re further afield).
During a consult we decide on the best oils to use with your pet and I then guide you as to how to use them. Once you’ve got started, I offer continued support for as long as you need while we work on your pet’s health and wellbeing.
Scroll down to find more About me, my essential oils journey and read testimonials from pet owners I have helped.
“The results have been amazing“
About me
Hi, my name is Julie Eastgate. I’ve had animals for most of my life, mainly cats and dogs but also small furries (hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils). I currently live with an English Pointer rescue pup from Greece called Zaira and a cheeky ginger kitten called Flora. I recently completed my AASC level 1 certification as an animal aromatherapy specialist.
All of my dogs have been rescues and over the years I have had to work through various issues, including reactivity and anxiety. I have gained considerable experience around dogs and qualified as a volunteer instructor with Bearsden Dog Training Club in 2015. I have also been canicrossing with my dogs for many years.
With a background in science, I was aware of the sensitivity that animals have to scents and was interested to see if this could help my pets. I have worked with essential oils with my own animals for over a year now and was so impressed with the results that I started my (ongoing) animal aromatherapy specialist training in the summer of 2023.
Having gained my level 1 certification (level 2 is ongoing) I am listed on the Essential Oil Vet Network. During my training I have worked alongside dogsandpups 1-2-1 dog training to help address specific issues such as noise phobia and anxiety.
“the effect…on our dog is astounding.“
Essential oils for pets
My essential oil journey
In 2022 the health of my senior (14 year-old) Westie/Shi Tsu cross Misty began to deteriorate. She had always been a reassuring influence for my highly-strung German Wirehaired Pointer, LooEee, and as she got older and more frail I started to notice that he was becoming increasingly anxious.
In an attempt to help support them both (Misty physically and LooEee emotionally), I started using essential oils. Over the next few weeks I started to notice that LooEee was able to cope when I left the house (he had always struggled with anxiety if I was out for more than an hour), was relaxed on lead walks, was less excitable when visiting the vets, and family and friends were commenting on how much calmer he was.
Sadly, we lost Misty to old age after a couple of months but I’m convinced that the oils I was using were key to helping LooEee (and me) cope without her.
I was so impressed with the benefits I saw that I decided I had to learn more, and started training with Dr Janet Roark the ‘Essential Oil Vet’ in summer 2023. Since then, I have learned so much and am still learning. During case studies for my training, I have seen more of the amazing benefits essential oils can have for the animals that share our homes.
Testimonials
Walks are "much more relaxed"
Bella is very anxious and reactive. Julie suggested some oils to use in a diffuser. Since starting with them, everyone who had met Bella previously has remarked on how much quicker she calms down. Walks are also much more relaxed, we now do 17-22 minute kilometres instead of 13-14 previously – lots of sniffing and enjoying her surroundings.
Janette, Glasgow April 2023
"The results have been amazing"
I was introduced to Julie by our dog trainer when our 2-year-old Border Collie showed severe problems with anxiety and separation. I was unfamiliar with the use of essential oils in dogs. Julie came to our home and helped us and the dog to choose the required oils. The results have been amazing – our dog still has some issues but these are now manageable and make her the character that she is. Julie keeps in touch to ensure we have no problems and is always at the end of the phone. I would recommend Julie - the effect essential oils had on our dog is astounding.
Aileen, Glasgow October 2023
"Julie’s expert knowledge"
Our dog Bella is quite anxious and can find outdoors stressful, especially if there are loud noises. With Julie’s expert knowledge we were able to find oils that were suitable for Bella. The difference in Bella since using oils for the past few months is remarkable. She is not as anxious in stressful situations or when she hears loud noises. She is now enjoying herself outdoors again, and I do believe this is down to the aromatherapy oils.
Helena, Old Kilpatrick December 2023