Emporiblog - Pet Safety: Toxic Essential Oils

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Hello all!! Today's post is a long one but it's an important one. Something many people neglect to talk about is that some Essential Oils are TOXIC to animals. In fact, if not diluted properly some Oils are toxic to humans! Here's what to look out for, which Oils are toxic to which animals and what to do in an emergency.

Cats 

This list has been compiled from several sources and may be incomplete.

- Wintergreen
- Sweet birch
- Citrus (d-limonene)
- Pine
- Ylang ylang
- Peppermint
- Cinnamon
- Pennyroyal
- Clove
- Eucalyptus
- Tea tree (melaleuca)
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Lavender


Dogs

Again compiled from several sources, this list may be incomplete. 

- Cinnamon
- Citrus (d-limonene)
- Pennyroyal
- Peppermint
- Pine
- Sweet birch
- Tea tree (melaleuca)
- Wintergreen
- Ylang ylang
- Anise
- Clove
- Thyme
- Juniper
- Yarrow
- Garlic


Rabbits

If your hutches are outside, keep the windows closest to them closed. If they are not in the main house e.g conservatory, keep all doors/windows leading to the area closed.

- Cinnamon 
- Citrus 
- Clove 
- Eucalyptus 
- Pennyroyal 
- Peppermint 
- Pine 
- Sweet Birch 
- Wintergreen 
- Ylang-Ylang

Birds

It is not recommended to use diffusers around birds as they have delicate respiratory systems.

- Tea tree
- Peppermint
- Eucalyptus
- Arborvitae
- Pine
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Oregano
- Citronella


Guinea Pigs and Hamsters

Do NOT use diffusers in the same room as your Guinea Pigs and Hamsters!!

- Pine
- Ylang ylang
- Citrus
- Peppermint
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Eucalyptus
- Tea tree(Most toxic)
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Cedar
- Juniper
- Garlic
- Anise

Reptiles

- Birch
- Black Pepper
- Cedarwood
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Coriander
- Eucalyptus
- Jasmine
- Juniper Melaleuca
- White fir


If you are unsure about a specific Oil, please contact your vet! 

Signs and Symptoms and what to do

Here's what to look out for if you suspect your pet has come into contact with harmful Oils.

 - The smell of the Oils on, skin, fur, feathers, breath or vomit
- Difficulty breathing
- Drooling
- Fatigue/Weakness
- Difficulty walking or Stumbling
- Muscle Tremors
- Pawing at the mouth or face more than usual
- Redness or burns on lips, tongue, skin or gums
- Vomiting

If you smell Essential Oils on you pet, wash them immediately and take them to the vet along with the Oil. If you see any of the symptoms listed above or see your pet acting out of character, GET THEM TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY! The key to your pet's survival is acting fast.

To ensure the optimum safety of yourself and your pets, please do your research before using them and consult professionals.

I hope this post has been useful to you. If there are any pets/animals I have missed, please tell me so I can update this list!! If any of the information listed above is incorrect, please contact us!

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