30 Essential Oils that are TOXIC to dogs ☠️
Please be careful when using essential oil diffusers around your dogs. Essential oils truly do impact your dog's well being. The following list may cause seizures and even death, especially in smaller dogs. Of course, toxicity depends on level of exposure. At low levels some of the oils are actually beneficial if the exposure levels are kept within the therapeutic limits. Always follow veterinary guidelines for exposure when using essential oils with your pets. See below sources for a couple references that we recommend.
The following essential oils could be harmful to your dog and are best NOT to use, especially with a diffuser:*
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Birch (Betula)
Bitter Almond(Prunus dulcis)
Boldo (Peumus boldus)
Calamus (Acorus calamus)
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
Cassia (Cassia fistula)
Chenopodium (Chnopodium album)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaicum)
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)
Hyssop (Hyssopus sp.except Decumbens)
Juniper (Juniperus sp except Juniper Berry)
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Pennyroyal (Mentha puleum)
Red and White Thyme
Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Savory (Satureja)
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Terebinth (Pistacia palaestina)
Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Signs your dog may have been over exposed:
- Difficulty breathing, walking or stumbling
- Muscle tremors
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Redness or burns on their lips, tongue, skin or gums
- Vomiting
If your dog is experiencing these symptoms call the Pet Poison Helpline at (800) 213-6680