Is it safe to spray diluted Neem oil on plants when my cat is around?

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I have plants with a mealy bugs infestation and would like to treat them with Neem oil. I have found information saying it has been used safely on cats for fleas and ticks, and would like to check that it is okay to spray the plants which my cat sits near before i use any. It's an expressed, not essential oil, diluted 2-3ml/gallon water. If it might harm my cat to spray it, i can also use it to water the plants with instead. Then she will not get any on her coat by bumping the plants. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 6.5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

At the proper concentration, Neem Oil is generally considered safe. It is not listed as a toxic plant product for pets per the ASPCA Poison Control Center or Pet Poison Helpline. In its undiluted form though, Neem Oil can potentially irritate the skin surface, especially on already-irritated skin, or if left on for more than 24 hours at a time. In addition, if a non-diluted or insufficiently diluted product is used on a pet and the product is consumed, then a pet could exhibit excessive salivation, appetite changes, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. At the dilution rate you described there should be no issues and I think it will be fine to use. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Is it safe to spray diluted Neem oil on plants when my cat is around?

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