Dog-Friendly Samhain Simmer Pot: Safe, Natural Scents for You and Your Dog

Samhain is the witch’s new year, it’s when the veil thins, the magick stirs, and witches truly come alive.

It’s the time of year when I feel most connected to my roots as a natural Kitchen Witch, brewing up warmth, protection, and intention with nourishing ingredients.

For me, that magick always starts in the kitchen.

Simmer pots are one of my favourite rituals, a beautiful way to cleanse and cosy up my space while keeping it completely safe for my dog.

No toxic candles, no harsh synthetic scents, just natural, soulful ingredients that smell like autumn and peace.

This dog-friendly Samhain simmer pot fills your home with grounding, healing energy while honouring the season and your dog’s wellbeing.

Why Make a Dog-Friendly Simmer Pot

Dogs experience the world through scent, and their noses are far more sensitive than ours, up to 100,000 times stronger.

Traditional incense, candles and diffusers can easily overwhelm them and can often contain toxic chemicals.

A dog-safe simmer pot offers the perfect alternative – it gently infuses your home with a natural fragrance that soothes and balances.

This Samhain blend combines earthy herbs, citrus, and warm spices to cleanse, protect, and invite renewal – exactly what the darker half of the year calls for.

It’s a ritual for both you and your dog – calming, restorative, and completely safe.

Dog-Friendly Samhain Simmer Pot Recipe

Ingredients:

1 orange, sliced (joy, abundance, renewal)

1 apple, sliced (wisdom, connection)

A few sprigs of fresh thyme (protection, courage)

A handful of parsley leaves (cleansing, purification)

½ tsp ground turmeric (healing, strength)

½ tsp ground cinnamon (prosperity, warmth)

4-6 drops each of vanilla, ginger, and frankincense essential oils (always use 100% natural oils)

How to Make It:

Add all ingredients to a large pot and cover with water.

Simmer gently on low for around 2 hours, topping up the water as needed. Let the scent fill your home slowly, wrapping it in warmth and magick.

Once cooled, strain the mixture.

For a room spritz, mix the infused water with a splash of witch hazel or vodka in a spray bottle.

For a natural diffuser, add a few tablespoons of the strained liquid to grapeseed oil, pour into a glass bottle, and add reed sticks.

Both options create a gentle, non-toxic scent that’s safe for dogs and perfect for autumn rituals.

The Magick Behind the Ingredients

Each ingredient brings its own energetic power:
🍊 Orange – joy, energy, and new beginnings
🍎 Apple – wisdom and connection to the spirit world
🌿 Thyme & Parsley – courage, protection, and purification
🌼 Turmeric – healing and vitality
🌰 Cinnamon – warmth, prosperity, and abundance
💫 Frankincense – grounding, spiritual awareness, and peace

Together, they create a holistic, dog-friendly Samhain ritual that welcomes the new season with calm, balance, and intention – without compromising your dog’s comfort.

Bring the Magick Home

This dog-safe Samhain simmer pot is so much more than a natural scent, it’s a seasonal ritual of love, intention, and connection.

I hope you love this article but if you have any questions, please reach out – lisa@thedogwitch.co.uk

See you on the next Blog

Lisa and Zak xxxx

Team – The Dog Witch