The Ultimate Guide to Using Essential Oils with Pets (Don’t make these mistakes)
I would do anything for my dog, Toby, and cat, Ziggy.
I think most of us would. We love our pets like family because they ARE family!
If you’re using essential oils around your loved furbabies, let’s make sure you’re using them safely and properly for everyone in the house.
Here are the DO’s and DON’Ts of using essential oils around pets.
DO:
Diffuse in larger open rooms
When diffusing in smaller rooms with a pet, crack a window and leave the door to the room open so your pet has the option to leave the room if they want
Check safety of the oil before applying topically
Store essential oils out of reach of pets
Dilute with a carrier oil before applying topically to a dog
DON’T:
Apply any essential oil topically to a cat
Trap a pet in a room with a diffuser
Put essential oils in food or water bowls
Avoid these essential oils topically + diffused in small rooms for dogs:
Cassia
Clove
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Rosemary
Spearmint
Tea Tree
Ylang Ylang
Avoid these essential oils topically + diffused in small rooms for cats:
Cassia
Clove
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Grapefruit
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Orange
Peppermint
Rosemary
Spearmint
Tea Tree
Ylang Ylang
It’s important to know the safety of the essential oil before using it around your family. For a blog post on essential oil safety with kids - check it out HERE!
I love answering essential oil questions - ask yours below so you can use them safely and effectively!
Essential oil safety is, well, essential to me! That’s why I created a line of essential oils that includes safety cards and DIY recipes so you can use them safely and effectively. Shop HERE!
XO,
Liv, Toby, and Ziggy
