Essential Oils and Pets

Find information about product exposure and pet-related claims, and identify when a veterinarian is the right next step.

If a pet may have been exposed

Contact a veterinarian or appropriate animal poison service promptly for an exposure concern. Do not wait to complete a form. If readily available, keep the product container, ingredient label, and the time and route of exposure to help identify what happened.

If you are considering a product

Start with its exact labeled use and ask your veterinarian about the animal and setting. An oil name, a pleasant aroma, or another owner’s experience is not enough to decide suitability. The articles below explain why product, species, and route matter without providing doses or treatment instructions.

Read by question

• Which Essential Oils Are Safe for Dogs? Why Exposure Matters
• Diffusing Essential Oils Around Dogs: Product and Exposure Questions

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