Essential oil diffusers & toxicity

RE: Essential oil diffusers & toxicity

enigmaticat-uk — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:16:18 GMT

We have also found this information with information specific to plug in oil diffusers - in case anyone is wanting a good link for their social media.

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/blog/essential-oils-cats/

RE: Essential oil diffusers & toxicity

enigmaticat-uk — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:46:18 GMT

Brilliant - thank you so much - this was just what I was looking for but had been unable to find!

RE: Essential oil diffusers & toxicity

Robyn — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:47:41 GMT

I've been fielding a million and one questions a day about this - I'm glad the VPIS have weighed in! Leads some credibility to me going 'well, it's pretty unlikely, but never say never so be careful, but don't panic about it' :P

RE: Essential oil diffusers & toxicity

James Colver Cert. Ed, RVN — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:28:08 GMT

VPIS statement -

"Essential oils are volatile strongly scented oils derived from plant sources. There are many different types including tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and lavender... oil. These oils are a potential hazard for pets, but it depends on the product, route of exposure and the oil. Any neat essential oil applied to the skin is a potential risk and is not recommended. Most cases of essential oil exposure in pets involve the application of neat tea tree oil to the skin. This can cause salivation, wobbly gait, lethargy and tremor.

Reed diffusers contain numerous ingredients, including perfume and other additives in a solvent base. These products are hazardous and can cause gastrointestinal signs if swallowed and irritation if splashed on the skin.

The amount of essential oil in a candle or reed diffuser is small since it is only there to provide perfume. Toxic effects from inhalation of reed diffusers or candles containing essential oils are unlikely, since the amount of oil involved is small.

Use these products safety; keep them out of reach of pets and never leave a lit candle unattended.

If you are concerned that your pet has been exposed to anything poisonous, please contact Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 (charges apply- see www.animalpoisonline.co.uk for more info).

The VPIS Team!"