Aromatherapy essential oil diffusers toxic to cats ? Pets?

[Yoda mom]

@Duglynukem et al,

Yesterday while shopping with my mom I went to purchase an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser - only two left .
My mom said oh no those are poisonness to cats ! So I promptly put it back so I could return to ask members .
I will ask my vet too

Found this article mention toxicity of certain essential oil scents

Are Essential Oils Dangerous to Cats?

Despite their popular use among people, many essential oils used in aromatherapy are toxic to cats. Learn which essential oils are dangerous.

www.thesprucepets.com

Asking members what their knowledge is of the latest info on essential oil diffusers?

Thank you in advance

 

[Bailey21]

I've read before that certain essential oils are toxic to cats. I haven't looked into it enough to know exactly which ones, I just fill our diffuser with water now and run it without oils. The ones mentioned in the article do sound familiar to what I've read before.

 

[Sheldon13]

I don’t know all the ends and outs but I remember reading that tea tree oil is not ok.

I have a diffuser and dissuade peppermint and sometimes lavender.


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[MelissaAlice]

I make most of the cleaners I use in the house and will add some spearmint and lime to them to add a fresh smell. I don't defuse them though because I tend to get headaches.

 

[Duglynukem]

My wife uses a diffuser occasionally and uses essential oils. There is a lot of information out there regarding essential oils and animals, some of it is hype and some is based on science. Some essential oils are not recommended for cats specifically, those containing phenols. Always dilute with water or a carrier oil. When diffusing always ensure the cat can go to an area away from the diffuser. Edit to add: not all essential oils are equal, some are higher purity, better quality than others.

Animals and oils: What you need to know | Young Living Blog

We often get asked the question: Can I use essential oils on my animals? The answer is yes! We’ve created this infographic to show you how.

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