A 2014 report based on ten years worth of data january 2002 december 2012 retrieved from the aspca animal poison control center database may help shed more light on this.
Tea tree oil dogs diffuser.
Tea tree oil is an ideal choice for any type of dog ear infection whether caused by bacteria or fungi.
You can still have a diffuser in your home.
However make sure that after using this treatment you check whether or not your dog experiences any allergic reaction.
This is not a comprehensive list of all essential oils that may be toxic to pets but it does cover some of the most popular diffuser oils.
Tea tree oil poisoning in dogs is a result of a dog orally ingesting tea tree oil in copious amounts or in concentrated form.
Wintergreen peppermint spearmint eucalyptus tea tree oil clove cinnamon basil oregano nutmeg.
Tea tree oil poisoning in dogs while treatable can be mild to severe and can cause harsh symptoms including organ damage.
Common diffuser essential oils that may be toxic to dogs cats rabbits birds fish reptiles and small pets.
This story is a bit surprising.
Due to the variability in concentration formulation and possible quality of essential oils it is best to completely avoid directly applying them to your pet.
But there are also anecdotal reports on dogs doing just fine after tea tree oil use.
These items release essential oils like tea tree continually into the air risking exposure by inhalation.
Its popularity has resulted in some veterinary skin care products that contain small amounts of tea tree oil.
For example concentrated forms of tea tree oil melaleuca oil may cause issues for your pets with only seven or eight drops whereas another oil may take more or less.
Apply 5 drops of this mixture to your dog s ear daily.
Another story circulating on facebook tells the tale of a dog exhibiting significant neurologic symptoms after continual exposure to diffused tea tree oil for many hours.
Although exposure to any essential oil is generally most concentrated when it directly contacts skin tea tree oil diffusers and liquid potpourri present specific health concerns to dogs.
With supportive veterinary care the dog was ok.
The facebook tea tree oil post.
Essential tea tree oil for dog ears.
But the especially toxic oils where pets are concerned include wintergreen d limonene citrus pine cinnamon pennyroyal eucalyptus and tea tree.
Tea tree oil or australian tree tea oil has become a popular alternative treatment for many skin conditions affecting humans.
An oil diffuser with a few drops of tea tree oil is an aromatherapy resource that will help fight off internal infection as well as soothe inflammation in the nasal cavities.