In this episode, we dive into the potential dangers of essential oils for cats, uncovering why these seemingly harmless products can pose serious health risks to your feline friends. Cats are uniquely sensitive to essential oils due to their specific physiology, making them far more vulnerable to toxicity than humans.
We’ll discuss how exposure—whether through inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion—can lead to harmful symptoms and what warning signs to look out for. Get insights into these risks and safer alternatives for aromatherapy around cats. Don’t miss this important episode if you’re a cat owner who loves essential oils!
And don’t forget, NEVER use the following essential oils around cats; The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and the Pet Poison Helpline list the following essential oils as highly toxic to cats:
- Tea Tree
- Wintergreen
- Sweet Birch
- Citrus or any oil containing d-limonene
- Pine
- Ylang Ylang
- Peppermint
- Cinnamon
- Pennyroyal
- Clove
- Eucalyptus
Cats And Essential Oils Don’t Mix – What You Need To Know
Source: https://cat-bytes.com/essential-oils-are-toxic-to-cats-heres-why/
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