I used essential oils before cats. Will past use harm my new cats?

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  Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

  Veterinarian

  Published on

  How long in the past ? As long as Kitty seems ok and you stop using citrus fruit essential oil and other essential oils potentially harmful for cats, then kitty should be fine . If you notice any abnormalities , I would suggest to have her checked over.

  

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  Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 20th, 2017

  This is a good question. Cats are very sensitive to essential oils, and you are correct that some oils can be toxic. Their sense of smell is so much more acute than humans, so even diffusing diluted oils can be very unpleasant for them. I suggest do not use a diffuser, instead if you'd like to use or smell oils, apply them to your skin or a tissue to sniff. Do not apply any oils to your cats fur.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 3rd, 2017

  I definitely would not use the essential oils around your cats. There are many that are toxic to cats, even when they are inhaled, so it's best to avoid it completely for the health of your cats. I hope this helps!

  

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  Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 13th, 2019

  Minor ingestion should not be harmful at all and they usually do not cause any major side effects. Generally speaking lotions are much less powerful and concentrated than essential oils for diffusers. I would suggest to keep him monitored and in case you notice any diarrhea, vomiting, retching or hypersalivation, lethargy or inappetence a check up would be required.

  

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