Lara & Luciole (Lu)
Member Since 2013
Hi everyone, you might've read a few years ago about the cat who was harmed by essential oils, so I wanted to post this article about using essential oils in your home, and especially avoiding active diffusers such as vapor/mist diffusers, and applying oils directly to your cat.
Article: Are essential oils safe for pets?
"Back in 2018, a Facebook post went viral when a woman treating her cold with eucalyptus essential oils inadvertently poisoned the family cat. Though essential oils can make your living spaces smell better, evidence is scant for their health benefits. And active diffusers—including our picks—aren’t safe to use around pets: Some essential oils are toxic to dogs and cats, and none have been proven to be an effective treatment for animals.
Reliable research on the benefits of essential oils for pets is even scarcer than it is for humans. The handful of studies that we could find are largely sponsored by companies that make herbal-infused pet products (including these studies from 2002, 2013, and 2016). Many essential oils should be avoided entirely if you have pets, because they’re toxic to dogs, cats, or birds."
"The ASPCA cites essential oils as one of the most common toxic causes of tremors in cats."
"Active oil diffusers, including nebulizers and ultrasonics, should be used away from pets so the microdroplets don’t come in contact with your pet’s fur, skin, or lungs."
Article: Are essential oils safe for pets?
"Back in 2018, a Facebook post went viral when a woman treating her cold with eucalyptus essential oils inadvertently poisoned the family cat. Though essential oils can make your living spaces smell better, evidence is scant for their health benefits. And active diffusers—including our picks—aren’t safe to use around pets: Some essential oils are toxic to dogs and cats, and none have been proven to be an effective treatment for animals.
Reliable research on the benefits of essential oils for pets is even scarcer than it is for humans. The handful of studies that we could find are largely sponsored by companies that make herbal-infused pet products (including these studies from 2002, 2013, and 2016). Many essential oils should be avoided entirely if you have pets, because they’re toxic to dogs, cats, or birds."
"The ASPCA cites essential oils as one of the most common toxic causes of tremors in cats."
"Active oil diffusers, including nebulizers and ultrasonics, should be used away from pets so the microdroplets don’t come in contact with your pet’s fur, skin, or lungs."
