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Is Tea Tree & Essential Oils toxic to pets?

Tea Tree & Essential Oils is reported to be toxic to Cat, Dog. It is categorized as a household chemical hazard. This page is a neutral reference and does not diagnose or treat any animal.

Informational reference only — not veterinary advice, and not a diagnosis. If you suspect your pet ingested tea tree & essential oils, contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control center immediately. Do not wait for signs to appear.

Also known as

tea tree oilmelaleuca oilessential oilsconcentrated oil diffusers

Toxic principle

Concentrated terpenes/phenols (especially poorly metabolized by cats)

Possible signs to watch

These are general signs reported in the literature, not a diagnostic checklist. Their absence does not mean an animal is unaffected.

droolingincoordinationweaknesstremorslow body temperature

Severity

Moderate

Notes

Cats are particularly sensitive; concentrated or skin-applied oils are riskier than diffused scent. If exposure is suspected, contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control line immediately.

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