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Many pet owners are not aware that some scents are toxic to animals until after a disturbing trip to the vet with an ill pet. Pets can become sick from essential oils due to compounds called phenols that are easily absorbed through the skin, nose and mouth.
Toxic scents and essential oils to avoid include tea tree, clove, citrus, cinnamon, Ylang Ylang, pine, eucalyptus, wintergreen and pennyroyal.
Source: Wagmo, March 23, 2023. Link.
Also see: Pet safe essential oils for dogs and cats, Forbes, June 23, 2023. Link.
INSIGHTS: The holiday season is replete with various scents. Consider this content for social media and newsletters so pet owners don’t unwittingly put their pets at risk.
WOW! The AKC and NACSW need to look into the use of clove in their scent work trials.