are all diffusers bad for dogs?
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says there is no straight answer to the question of whether all essential oils are harmful to pets. Although it's clear they are dangerous for birds. If you have a pet bird, you should avoid using an essential oil diffuser in your home.
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Using an oil diffuser for a short time period in a secured area— one that your dog or cat cannot access—is not likely to be an issue. However, if your pet has a history of breathing problems, it may be best to avoid using one altogether.
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Although researchers aren't certain how toxic these are for our pets, there is evidence that air fresheners can cause respiratory illnesses and stomach upsets, and in more extreme cases, damage to the kidneys, liver and central nervous system.
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Small amounts of most air fresheners are usually not dangerous. Swallowing the gel-type evaporative beads or reed diffuser solutions can cause serious effects in children. There are concerns about adverse effects on the environment and health with repeated exposures to air fresheners.
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Can I Just Use Human Conditioner On My Dog? A human conditioner probably won't cause your dog to spontaneously combust or anything, but it won't be good for her either. Your shampoo and conditioner are designed for the pH of human, rather than canine, skin.
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Re: Essential oil diffusers around my bearded dragon!!! Its likely safe as long as your not spraying it on the dragon, enclosure, or food items.
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For starters, you should very rarely apply the oils directly to your skin because when the highly concentrated plant extracts come into contact with the dermis, they can cause irritation. And when you leave your diffuser blasting all day and all night, you could cause an over-exposure.
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Air freshener sprays contain the same VOCs as plug-ins, but are generally used less intensely. They can still harm pets if inhaled. Pets should never been in the room when an air freshener spray is used, and if furniture is treated, it must be fully dry before a pet is allowed near it.
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Though many essential oils are on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list and all Scentsy Oils are safe and meet all Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) standards as diffuser oils, Scentsy Oils are not intended for ingestion or direct skin applications.
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Ingredients vary, but two common ingredients can be dangerous to a child who swallows them. Some reed diffuser fragrances contain up to 70 percent isopropyl alcohol. This is the same thing as rubbing alcohol. Swallowing this can cause vomiting and make a child extremely drowsy.
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These are toxic whether they are applied to the skin OR used in diffusers. There are reports of oils like tea tree oil and pennyroyal oil (often used for natural flea control) causing liver damage, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and other problems.
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Many essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus, oregano, clove, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, wintergreen, and ylang ylang are toxic to pets. These are toxic whether they are applied to the skin OR used in diffusers.
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Some essential oils are poisonous to dogs. This includes oil of cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, tea tree (melaleuca), wintergreen, and ylang ylang.
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The chemicals in essential oils are rapidly absorbed into the system, whether received orally or through the skin, and metabolized by the liver. Therefore, using essential oils could be problematic for puppies and young dogs, dogs with liver disease, or elderly dogs.
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But pet owners should be aware that essential oils can pose a health risk for their companion animals. ... Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and pocket pets are also at risk. Because of their especially sensitive respiratory tracts, birds are at particular risk when using essential oil diffusers.
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Sickly Scents. Air freshener sprays contain the same VOCs as plug-ins, but are generally used less intensely. They can still harm pets if inhaled. Pets should never been in the room when an air freshener spray is used, and if furniture is treated, it must be fully dry before a pet is allowed near it.
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Candles, reed diffusers, room sprays and even fragranced cleaning products normally have no adverse effects on cats. The levels of exposure are very low and do not result in any harm. Problems occur when there is direct contact with the product on the skin or if it is ingested.