11/20/2024
I am a Clinical Aromatherapist and this is a huge concern since the popularity of diffusers and the benefits of essential oil use has gained popularity. Please do research on oils and the specific types of pets you have in your home prior to diffusing them. Also keep in mind that children’s bodies are much smaller than ours and diffusers shouldn’t be running all day. See list of toxic oils in the comments for pets. The original post didn’t have one. Please reach out if you have questions. Www.spiralenergyholistichealingarts.com
Dog Poisoned by the Diffuser
Saturday night I got home late and my dog didn't recognize me. Being a nanny I thought I woke him up and he was having a night terror. Sunday, he was still acting weird. I realized that I had been running my new diffuser and decided to turn it off. Sunday afternoon, he was feeling better.
Today at work, my dog sitter said that he wouldn't come out from under the bed. It was very odd as he is a happy dog.
I came from work early and again, he was very confused about who I was.
So I took him to emergency vet.
It turns out that the tea tree oil I was using in the diffuser is toxic for dogs. Thankfully the test showed that his liver was ok but we weren't out of the woods yet. He was given fluids under his skin to get the toxins out.
The vet and the poison control are saying that they see these cases often now that the popularity of essential oil is growing.
Please make sure that the essential oils you are burning are not toxic for your pets.
Here is a list of essential oils not to use if you have a dog at home
