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:

  1. 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.

  2. Limit Contact
    Keep essential oil products out of your pet’s reach to prevent accidental ingestion or direct contact with their skin.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  • 📌 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.

  • 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

🔗 https://www.msdvetmanual.com/toxicology/toxicoses-from-household-hazards/toxicoses-from-essential-oils-in-animals

  • 📌 Summary: Cats lack glucuronyl transferase, an enzyme needed to metabolize certain essential oil components. Toxicity depends on dose and exposure duration.

  • 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

  • 📌 Summary: Essential oil expert Richard Tisserand recommends the following for use around cats:

    • Ensure proper ventilation

    • Limit exposure duration

    • Always allow cats to leave the room freely

  • 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

  • 📌 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.

  • Our Practice: All products are low-concentration, ambient diffusion formats with no direct contact required, aligning with expert safety advice.

We are committed to creating pet-friendly essential oil diffuser products. All ingredients are carefully selected and free from commonly known substances that are harmful to pets. However, every pet’s health and sensitivity may vary. Before using this product, we recommend consulting your veterinarian based on your pet’s specific health condition to ensure safe use.
Our products and guidelines are based on professional research and industry standards. If your pet experiences any discomfort during use, discontinue immediately and seek professional assistance.