My cats were near peppermint oil on the bed. Will they be okay?

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I sprayed my box spring with peppermint oil and didn't think of my cats until after...will they be okay?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, peppermint does bother cats, and poses a significant health risk to them as well. They are very sensitive to it, and it can cause harmful effects to the GI system, central nervous system, and liver. I would not allow them to sleep on your bed until the smell of the oil is absorbed. I don't know if you can try to steam clean the box spring to get it out, but if you can, I would recommend doing that.

My cats were near peppermint oil on the bed. Will they be okay?

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