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.
The facebook tea tree oil post.
But the especially toxic oils where pets are concerned include wintergreen d limonene citrus pine cinnamon pennyroyal eucalyptus and tea tree.
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.
Wintergreen peppermint spearmint eucalyptus tea tree oil clove cinnamon basil oregano nutmeg.
In small concentrations 1 to 1 tea tree oil is tolerated and safe for cats and dogs.
Common diffuser essential oils that may be toxic to dogs cats rabbits birds fish reptiles and small pets.
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.
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.
Tea tree oil poisoning in dogs while treatable can be mild to severe and can cause harsh symptoms including organ damage.
Apply 5 drops of this mixture to your dog s ear daily.
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.
You can still have a diffuser in your home.
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.
Essential tea tree oil for dog ears.
Tea tree oil poisoning in dogs is a result of a dog orally ingesting tea tree oil in copious amounts or in concentrated form.
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.
With supportive veterinary care the dog was ok.
It seems that it all depends on the individual dog.
Tea tree oil is an ideal choice for any type of dog ear infection whether caused by bacteria or fungi.
But there are also anecdotal reports on dogs doing just fine after tea tree oil use.
Tea tree oil or australian tree tea oil has become a popular alternative treatment for many skin conditions affecting humans.
This story is a bit surprising.