Pet-Friendy Guidelines
Pet-Friendly Essential Oil Safety Guidelines
Essential oil diffusers can create a relaxing atmosphere at home, but did you know that improper use of essential oils can be harmful to your pets? As a responsible pet owner, it’s important to understand how to use essential oils safely. Here are the key guidelines for pet-friendly essential oil use to help you enjoy aromatherapy while protecting your furry friends:
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Ensure Proper Ventilation
When using essential oil diffusers, make sure the room is well-ventilated so your pet doesn’t inhale too much scent over a prolonged period. -
Limit Contact
Keep essential oil products out of your pet’s reach to prevent accidental ingestion or direct contact with their skin. -
Monitor Your Pet’s Reactions
If your pet shows signs of discomfort, such as coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, or lethargy, stop using the essential oil immediately and consult a veterinarian. -
Choose Pet-Friendly Products
Look for products that are tested and labeled as “pet-friendly” to ensure safer use around your pets.
Scientific References for Daily Release Limit (0.15mL)
Our products are formulated with a daily essential oil release of less than 0.15mL, based on the following scientific references and expert recommendations:
1. Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
🔗 https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/related-resources/cats-and-essential-oils
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📌 Summary: CVMA notes cats are highly sensitive to certain essential oil compounds (e.g., phenols and terpenes). Undiluted or high concentrations should be avoided, and proper ventilation is crucial.
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✅ Our Practice: Daily release is kept far below toxicity thresholds and intended for use in ventilated spaces.
2. MSD Veterinary Manual – Toxicoses from Essential Oils
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📌 Summary: Cats lack glucuronyl transferase, an enzyme needed to metabolize certain essential oil components. Toxicity depends on dose and exposure duration.
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✅ Our Practice: Our products limit daily release to ≤0.15mL and recommend usage for <2 hours per session.
3. Tisserand Institute – Cats & Essential Oil Safety
🔗 https://tisserandinstitute.org/cats-essential-oil-safety
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📌 Summary: Essential oil expert Richard Tisserand recommends the following for use around cats:
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Ensure proper ventilation
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Limit exposure duration
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Always allow cats to leave the room freely
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✅ Our Practice: Designed for intermittent use with airflow in mind, within rooms where cats can move freely.
4. AVMA Household Hazards for Pets – 2022 PDF
🔗 https://ebusiness.avma.org/files/productdownloads/mcm-client-brochures-household-hazards-2022.pdf
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📌 Summary: The American Veterinary Medical Association warns against using concentrated essential oils like tea tree, eucalyptus, or peppermint around pets, especially cats, due to risks of salivation, tremors, and respiratory distress.
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✅ Our Practice: All products are low-concentration, ambient diffusion formats with no direct contact required, aligning with expert safety advice.