My cat got thyme essential oil on her. Is it toxic? Should I worry?

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I put two drops of white thyme oil in between my cats shoulders around 7 hours ago. Then looked online. She doesn't seem to be acting any differently but I'm still sick with worry. Should i go to the vets? I haven't seen her lick it off and I put it where I would normally put her flea treatment. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question about Mandu. Cats can be very sensitive to essential oils, and there is limited data available for many essential oils (as far as how much is required to start seeing symptoms), so you should refrain from putting any on Mandu in the future. For now, if she otherwise seems to be acting normal, I would make sure you get any residue off that's still on her skin, and watch her closely. You can "spot clean" the area with a mild soap (I often recommend Dawn dish soap) and lukewarm water. The most common symptoms of thyme exposure would be GI upset (vomiting, diarrhea), or neurologic disturbances (mentation changes, seizures, etc) so if anything seems "off" with Mandu then a vet visit is warranted. Hope this helps! I bet Mandu will do ok, but it's good to keep an extra close eye on her for the next 48 hours.

My cat got thyme essential oil on her. Is it toxic? Should I worry?

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