Cats and EO Diffusers

[Guest guest]

I know cats are not supposed to be " given " essential oils...that it

can damage their liver over time...or so say some supposedly in the

know. Anyway, I was wondering if:

1) Is it alright to diffuse E.O.'s in the same room with the cats?

 

2) If NOT, how long do I need to wait until the cats enter the room

after diffusing?

 

3) If it iS alright,then are there any E.O.'s that cats must NOT

inhale ?

 

Any other related info that I may need to know about cats and

diffusing, would be appreciated. I know this has been discussed, but

I've forgotten...you can refer me to a link if it will answer all my

questions.

Thanks,

Diana of Dewberry Hill

[Guest guest]

Hi Diana,

I don't see a definitive answer to your question, but I wouldn't

risk diffusing without having fresh air available to my cat.

 

http://www.thelavendercat.bigstep.com/generic.html;$sessionid$OWAIKHQ

AAAIJVTZENUGJPQWPERWRJPX0?pid=10

The Lavender Cat: " Most people are aware of warnings that focus on

the topical and oral administration of essential oils, but they are

generally unaware that inhalation of essential oils can also be

unsafe for your cat. Oils can affect a cat by absorption and

inhalation just like for humans, and precautions should be used when

repeatedly diffusing essential oils, since the development of liver

damage can be a slow process without any visible symptoms. "

 

http://www.holisticat.com/essoils_arch.html

The Holistic Cat: " SOME EO'S CAN BE TOXIC TO CATS EVEN WHEN DIFFUSED.

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP DIFFUSERS AWAY FROM INFANTS AND PETS "

-Handbook of Essential Oils -Jo Serrentino "

 

There is a lot of information on those two sites. Hope this helps.

Zoe~

 

 

 

 

, " cozad76078 " <cozad76078

wrote:

>

> I know cats are not supposed to be " given " essential oils...that

it

> can damage their liver over time...or so say some supposedly in

the

> know. Anyway, I was wondering if:

> 1) Is it alright to diffuse E.O.'s in the same room with the cats?

>

> 2) If NOT, how long do I need to wait until the cats enter the

room

> after diffusing?

>

> 3) If it iS alright,then are there any E.O.'s that cats must NOT

> inhale ?

>

> Any other related info that I may need to know about cats and

> diffusing, would be appreciated. I know this has been discussed,

but

> I've forgotten...you can refer me to a link if it will answer all

my

> questions.

> Thanks,

> Diana of Dewberry Hill

>