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Is diffusing essential oils safe for cats? Which oils are okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello, I want to buy and essential oils diffuser but am worried that diffusing the oils will be harmful to my cats. Can you please tell me which oils are safe to diffuse around my cats and which are not? The cats will not be able to touch the diffuser but it will be in the main living room of our two bedroom apartment.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2017

I personally love animalEO, a brand developed by Dr. Melissa Shelton, a very knowledgeable veterinarian. You can take a look at her web page www.animaleo.info where there is a section that explains in depth which essential oils are safe in cats. There is also a FB page where people post their experiences and often Dr Shelton gives her advice too. Enjoy !

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