Are Essential Oils Safe for Cats?

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Should you consider using Essential Oils for your cat. Are they seriously toxic as many veterinarians suggest? Dr Jones shows you what to do, and what NOT to do with Essential Oils and your cat. Plus a Natural Cat Flea Spray!
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[@jennifersmith7352]

Omg I feel so much better! I put one drop of lav. With water and coconut oil&put it on the soars from fleas, then read online how lav. Oil will kill cats etc... I've been freaking out.. tnx

[@deniseogletree4852]

I’ve always heard lavender is toxic for cats! Thank you as this is my favorite to diffuse.

[@PamelaThrasher]

When you described the symptoms claimed for cats about essentials, it was spot on, with the same reaction, my cat had to Advantage! I use clove and peppermint oil, for flea and tick killer/repellant on my dog, but needed information about safe oils for cats. You never disappoint Dr. Jones, thanks again!

[@amberbumpus6174]

Same here!!! I thought my cat was going to die in my arms. Evil stuff.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Advantage is only way I could keep my cat in the home. Nothing was working. Fleas in my bed ☹️ thank God for it!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome, I'm happy to help as much as I can.

[@PamelaThrasher]

Next time, try slathering coconut oil all over till they look wet!

[@patriciasullivan9541]

I'm going to try the cedar wood concoction for my fur baby! As I don't like using spot on! Thank you ❤️

[@TessC374]

Thank you so much Dr. Jones, I have a cat, he has a lot of things going on like fleas, he won’t eat wet food, he has PTSD and a couple other things, I love that you know so much I trust you. God Bless you, I Glorify God for leading me to your Chanel… I look so forward to hearing all about your advice on cats.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm happy to help as much as I can:)

[@rhondarichards1287]

I just want to say THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR BEING HONEST!!!!

[@Floppycats]

Killer suggestion about the cognitive dysfunction thing! I hope I retain that, if I ever need it.

[@DiffuserDudeAromatherapy]

Hi! i am almost finished with Aromatherapy school to be a Certified Aromatherapist. I came here to see what you had to say about cats. Your video was great and your recipes were safe. I have 2 cats and they love cedarwood. One suggestion for a future video…using hydrosols on cats and dogs. hydrosols are amazing! Thanks for the great video!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

great to hear, thank you very much Mike!

[@mokshababe]

Which type do you use?

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

HELP! I just put some tea tree oil w/castor on the nape of my cat's neck before seeing this-- what do I do??😫

[@Hipoporita]

Thank you Dr. Jones to talk about this topic! So much conflicted information out there and so confusing. I was going to request to talk about essential oil safety for cats on your webinar but now I don't have to! Thank you so much! Well, while I'm here, could you talk about spirulina/chlorella? Someone mentioned it helps for weight loss. I couldn't find any study or anyone else talking about this as a potential weight loss helper supplement but I'm curious if you have any experiences with it. Thank you so much again!

[@ssmith5127]

Mr Murray is getting quite sassy. My overweight Tuxedo (Mr. Moonshine) hasn't yet popped at me but he is letting me know he no longer likes being picked up or carried. If he comes inside when I whistle there isn't a problem. He usually does come quickly but sometimes he is enjoying his outdoor time and I have to lug him back inside so I can go to the store. He yeowls loudly and shifts alot but no scratches so far. If it didn't rain so often I'd just allow him to stay in the fenced backyard since he never goes beyond the fence. But I'm afraid I could come back to a soaked and unhappy boy. He doesn't realize how much I love and protect him. Lol

[@roxigrl2444]

Thank you! Quite shockingly, there are so many products on the market that are geared toward cats that I had an idea they were not safe. Sure enough its true . Like you said, Who do you believe? I believe YOU" : ) - Not Corp marketing products for $$$$ that do not care about my fur family. My cat violently throws up and gets diarrhea when I administer Pharma Topical Flea treatments... Never again!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@iwona4685]

Thank you for confirming that. I've been cautious with EOs for cats but now I'm going to add a drop or two to my neem oil diluted in coconut oil for fleas. I have been using lavender and cedarwood in floor washing water for the last year and as a anti flea spray around the house.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Happy to help:)

[@barbryll8596]

Oh I'm glad I saw THIS! I use a diffuser, and don't want to harm our new kitty. I'll be making that flea recipe

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Please address using essential oils in diffusers, or on a lamp ring. And oils with dogs.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'll look into that, thanks for the idea.

[@benton-benton]

Murray is so cute!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

He says thank you:)

[@kristinrutherford8779]

this was super helpful thank you and its always great to see Murray I LOVE HIM❤️

[@britzman9905]

Can we use them for cleaning floors ie eucalyptus or peppermint while the cat is in another room? Aka will low concentration of fumes be harmful?

[@roefully]

Thank you, Doc! I’ve learned so much from you. It has made me a better pet owner and my pets thank you, too.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome.

[@EAZ36588]

Are there any essential oils which cats would be put off by but not actually harmed by? if for example I wanted to Mark something is off limits by spritzing it with a mist of essential oil x so the cat will leave it alone.

[@christieheyblom]

I thought lavender oil was dangerous for cats 😩 I’ve avoided it being too close to them for years.

[@shelter9236]

I know for sure not to vaporize eucalyptus around your pets. I also use essences with them on treats and that sort of thing for anxiety et al. Love aloe juice, I usually just put that in water for them every once in awhile. My dog baby loves licking off the organic aloe gel when I put it on him for something so it doesn't last very long. Thanks for the info.

[@saveamerica2896]

I make my own oregano oil and it definitely works on stray cats dull, sparse coat. Fast too. This sweet cat is boney and sounds like he has an upper respiratory infection. I cant afford to keep buying antibiotics for all these cats but cant ignore them either especially if they are suffering. Im gonna try to feed him oregano oil

[@skovar0856]

Thanks!

[@Chaitanya8967]

Can you do a Webinar like this for dogs also 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I had a free webinar for dogs last August. Will probably have another one in the future. Make sure to follow @VeterinarySecrets on Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms so you won’t miss future announcements. - Dr. Andrew Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com

[@jackienagy3038]

I use animaleo formulated by a vet in the US. Safe for pets and I also use the blends on myself

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for the tip! Will check it out. - Dr. Andrew Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com

[@mazk5976]

Thank you doc!!! I haven't used essential oil in years and absolutely love and miss it. Realise I can use cedar and lavender now thank you soooo much xxxx

[@avm2071]

thinking of giving and all our 4 cats flea / tick meds for months when they go outdoors in the warm season really stressed us out in the cost too. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. We will try all the great tips you said here. Amazing. You are a true blessing.

[@kerryfisher9493]

Thank you for this. Can you recommend a recipe to use to actually kill fleas please?

[@mariafe6771]

HI DR. JONES YOU CANNOT USE STEEL SPOON AND PLASTIC TOOLS FOR PURE ESSENTIAL OILS AND OF HONEY. INSTEAD USE GLASS, IVORY, PORCELAIN, WOODEN AND CERAMICS TOOLS.

[@liltsummerlin423]

What happens if you do??

[@nadinevogt9571]

Great info! Please make sure you use essential oils that are THERAPEUTIC GRADE only. This means they are tested by a third party to ensure purity. The price is worth it---need to know what you are getting and that it's okay to apply it to your pet. Examples of brands providing this quality of EOs: Doterra, Plant therapy.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for sharing a valuable the tip. - Dr. Andrew Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com

[@markbalogh9655]

what about young living?

[@silviag1547]

Is it the same for dogs?

[@mokshababe]

Which of the several types of cedar wood do you recommend? Or will any do?

[@rouchannel17]

How about lemongrass oil,is it effective to kill flea ?

[@amberbumpus6174]

I knew it! Thank you sooooo much for this video!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome. - Dr. Andrew Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com

[@BrnWil333]

Thank you very much Dr Jones, I will try the lavender with the diffuser in the living room as my cat keeps yowling. I have had her checked at the vet and she has cognitive dysfunction and is depressed...I'm sure the diffuser with lavender will help her. 😺👍

[@karinaleal8941]

Hi Dr.Jones! Thank you so much for all the info. That you are giving to us!!! I really appreciate it! Do you know or can you talk about pet friendly candles?

[@newadventure5609]

I was just wondering about something. Are pet wipes safe for cats?

[@LadyRebecca363]

Put together a natural simple flea remedy please...

[@aldithasiregar5600]

I wish I watch this early :") I'm not sure but I think my cat died because of therapeutic grade bed linen spray with Essential oil based (eucaliptus, clove etc.) In the label they said it's save for pet.

[@Talita2006]

Do I have to use the aloe with the cedar oil and witch hazel! Can I use just water instead? Thank you

[@witcherwoo8938]

Amazing video!!!!! Thanks, you little hero!

[@marielg9143]

Great information thank you

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome.

[@sonat2008]

Doctor how about neem oil ?

[@chainamarie03]

Just a few days ago I dumped my unopened lavender oils after reading how toxix to cats. I also was just about to order cedarwood oil to re-scent my cedar wood block that help deter moths. Again I read how toxic it was to cats. Kinda surprised to see you using these oils after all I've been reading against them.

[@germanshepherd13]

I guess you believe everything you read on the Internet. So much misinformation out there and then people and even vets just repeat what they heard or read and so it continues.

[@invincibel4007]

Chai'naMarie03 I know what you mean. Dr Jones has mentioned using them in previous videos. I wondered about it, but glad to know he feels they're (certain ones) safe after years of vet practice and personal experience.

[@chainamarie03]

@@invincibel4007 Those "certain ones" just happen to be the ones warned about.....in articles on the net about. I like this doctor and want to believe him, but has anyone watching this used these oils.

[@invincibel4007]

@@chainamarie03 I'd believe him. His advice is generally spot on. Just my opinion.

[@rhondarichards1287]

Oh NOOOOOO!!!!

[@kimbarry8214]

Thank you Dr Jones you are such a great vet love and blessings 💖💖💖💖🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕😺😺😺😺

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for watching! - Dr. Andrew Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com

[@lanorarobertson1510]

My 15 year old cat who had kidney disease for the last 2 years was found to have fluid in her lungs and chest cavity and we said "goodbye for now" as the vet said it points to either cancer or, I think it was heart disease...whatever the 2 ailments were it was clear to me it was time to let her go Home. I just realized I've been using my humidifier nightly for about the past month with lavendar essential oils and fear this could have caused her lung situation. (Is fluid in the lungs considered pneumonia?) There are articles online that say inhaling lavendar oil in this way can cause aspirational pneumonia. Are you certain this wouldn't be the case? Thank you for all of your excellent content. ✌️

[@EAZ36588]

What if I want to use essential oils around cats dogs and other animals for that matter but not directly on them? Which ones would be safe to use around the house without having to worry? For example if I wanted to use some essential oils in a mist on a pillow or furniture that they could come in contact with, or in a diffuser for my self but they'd be around as well.

[@Floppycats]

On the flea and tick spray - could you use another flea repellant essential oil like "rose geranium" instead of "cedarwood oil"?

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Yes you can and other ingredients can be found on our site veterinarysecrets.com/?s=flea+spray

[@Floppycats]

thank you,@@VeterinarySecrets !

[@jbharco40]

Dr. Jones I just had my cat diagnosed with probably a cancerous tumor. My question is can you tell me the dosage of Ivermectin for an 8 pound cat? Pills or gel? She is 12 years old but I want to keep her healthy as long as I can. Thank you and I tell all my friends and relatives about you. I wish all Vets were as sympathetic and caring as you are.!!!!!!!

[@elainedesantana1993]

what do you think about rose potpurri ? is it safe

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you! I have only used essential oils for ear mites. I don’t remember the dilution or which oils, but it did work. Could you comment on that?

[@sonlightoils]

Why do most articles i read when researching say lavender is very toxic to cats but others and yourself say its ssfe? I personally havent have any bad results using lavender with my cats, but who do you believe?

[@BossBunnie]

Thank you 🙏 dr Jones

[@terryjbrown6953]

I do not have a cat can this also be used on dogs if not what can you use? Also does this work on tick's to?

[@renmuffett]

Actually a cat, because of its size can overdose on safe essential oils. What is a slight amount to us is too much for them. Their liver cannot deal with it. We humans have overdosed on what's considered safe for us! All pets have different tolerance levels and be allergic. For the record, cats ingesting lavender oil can harm them. Their eyes absorb the oils from defusers like a sponge and have affected eye sight. Fact.

[@Fluke357]

Jeeze Louise

[@bnp2bnp]

I suffer from sinusitis and was recommended an EO diffuser to put on at night. Most sinus targeted eo's have peppermint, is there another I can use so I won't hurt my cat? He prefers to sleep in my bed at night and I'd rather give back the diffuser I bought than have my kitty leave

[@M0n1cki]

thank goodness for this video

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad it's helpful:)

[@user-mj9ln1wz5m]

I cannot thank you enough for this recipe! I had tried cedarwood oil before but the dilution wasn’t right and it upset my cat, a lot. This recipe is amazing. Not only does it work, if used once a week, the cats don’t mind it that much. I used to be forced to use a chemical because the fleas were so bad.I am SO grateful to you, that is over! My cats have never shown any signs of being ill from it,btw. And, it will last forever!

[@mek285]

I use essential oils just for my room to smell good …. I have one that is potouili and citrus, then I have one that is mostly rosemary. I realized this might be bad for my cat and I’m nervous… not much on the internet talks about those though and it’s all about directly applying it to their cat. Can I keep using these oils?

[@clarezajac3276]

Love your cat, he is so funny..he got you there in the beginning of the video lol

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Haha. Yeah. Instagram loves Murray because of his antics. - Dr. Andrew Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com

[@mordorofmntdoom2295]

Going to try the flee spray , thank you so much

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Let me know how it goes! - Dr. Andrew Jones Get free ebook here: www.veterinarysecrets.com

[@desertdweller4316]

Also watch household cleaners! A lot of them have essential oils

[@ElSheroShariffII]

Hi is neem oil safe for cats ?

[@crystalfabulous]

Thanks beautiful cat 💕💕

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome:)

[@CrystalJanelleTV]

Thank You

[@PinkFlowers365]

thanks a lot

[@JayaKGH]

Great video! Is 100% pure cedarwood essential oil safe in a diffuser around a cat? Thank you!!!!

[@feedwinnie]

Dr. Andrew, I am not receiving confirmation for the webinar. Thank you, Wanda.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

It may have just taken some time to arrive, thank you for signing up!

[@babyblue7798]

really? i can use organic lavender around my cat with a diffuser? my son did research and said it was toxic for our kitty.

[@thesourcewithin9518]

So are all essential oils safe when diffusing around cats?

[@altodavinci47]

No

[@lorrainewheeler5592]

Thank you dr jones when is your cat webinar

[@VeterinarySecrets]

It's next week, September 28th. Sign up link: thecatsupplement.com/webinar/

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

What about castille soap with lavender?

[@toniedalton5448]

My cat and my sister’s (we are neighbors) all have a kind of rash of hard bumps on their skin. Any idea what that could be ? They eat the same food, but stay outside a lot

[@missiedavis4973]

Why is my cat obsessed with eating grass & then throwing it up whenever I let him go into the backyard? That's all he wants to do is eat the grass! I switched him to 100% wet food diet, so I don't think his stomach is upset or anything. I heard that it could be a form of OCD anxiety. Is there anything effective for OCD behavior? He also over grooms himself.

[@Everywhen4483]

My cat also is obsessed with grass. He will eat till he throws up or I hover over him to prevent him eatting too much. He has severe food allergies that started when he was a kitten. I wondered if that has anything to do with his obsession with grass. He also is obsessed with phone cords & hoodie ties but not shoe laces, weird. So maybe just an obsession is with chewy tendril shaped things. Do you know if your cat has food issues? Or flea allergies? I think mine is allergic to both.

[@LaReinaLoba01]

This was really helpful, I've been trying to get rid of fleas at home but I didn't know if it harm the cats. So I've been trying to find oils that fleas hate but are safe around cats. I don't spray them but I boil lavender liquid too to make my apartment smell good. So of I can use lavender thank you so much for the much needed info. But as to burn essential oil do I have to mix it with anything?

[@ClariceAust]

Is it okay to bathe our cat's eyes in warm saline water (pinch of salt in half a cup of water) please? I think our cat could do with this every second or third day, but my 94 yr old mother is dead against it. (Sometimes she's right about things; other times she's just fruity. But she has me worried.)

[@kymbyrly]

Saline should be fine, I wouldn't overdo the amount of salt... and only use a good quality sea salt. I use it for just about anything and everything.

[@ClariceAust]

@@kymbyrly Thank you so much, Kim. Your advice is so appreciated.

[@christofrip1723]

I bought a beaphar diffuser for cats that has valerian and lavandin (not lavender) it has a very sweet smell. Is this safe for cats?

[@yowwwwie]

Poor Murray....I love silver tabbys. יוי

[@VeterinarySecrets]

:)

[@ValerieBernard1]

Murray!!!!! No biting.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Haha, I don't think he ever will:)

[@luloops]

Murray is so cute.

[@janine1744]

Thank you 🙏

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome

[@mariawilber2081]

DO NOT USE PET BLOCK AROUND YOUR CATS. ONE OF MY CATS IS VERY ALLERGIC TO THUS PRODUCT. STARTED THROWING UP ON DAY ONE. DAY 2 I HAVE 2 CATS THROWING UP. DAY 3 .I HAVE 3 CATS THROWING UP. TODAY IM CLEANING UP ALL THE PLACES I SPRAYED THIS STUFF ON. I HAD TO TROUBLESHOOT THIS AND CAME UP WITH THE PET BLOCK. DONT TAKE ANY CHANCES THAT YOUR PET ISNT ALLERGIC TO IT.

[@dystoniaify]

Dr Jones, can you please do a video on FIV? I'm debating on adopting an FIV+ cat and I don't trust my local vets. He is 5 years old and they just pumped him full of vaccines.

[@TheHappyHomesteadingHerbalist]

Absolutely not. I keep essential oils away from my cats. I learned the hard way. Thank you for these videos. It helps those of us that rescue, but aren't rolling in money.

[@grey46]

I learned this tje hard way today. Was your cat alright?

[@aldithasiregar5600]

Is your cat okay?

[@sinnombre4122]

@@grey46 What essencial oils did you use that harmed your cats?

[@sinnombre4122]

What essencial oils did you use that harmed your cats?

[@lavonnecarrick2238]

I’m disappointed in the comment because there is no resolution as to how it harmed her cat! Very sad to put something on here and not explain how u learned yr lesson@!!

[@Darkdemonoflite]

question... idk if u mentioned it because i just paused to type this. but i noticed ur oil bottle says "Aroma" or something. i know what ur doing is not for ingestion, but since cats wash themselves up so much, people should know that some of these oils we see in the store are for use for fragrance only and shouldn't even be put on the skin, let alone ingested. Like we can drink lavender Tea, lavender can be eaten, but check what yall buy and make sure its something edible

[@magnusschveing2409]

Great vid. You have to use human grade for cats or dogs for topical or ingestion. You want to use diffuser oil for them, at least not in the U.S.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Good to know

[@ace1872]

Hi there dr Andrew jones can I use the thayers aloe Vera witch hazel I know alcohol is bad so I’m going to get the non alcohol one

[@MrBluemoonhalos]

What about when you use theses essential oils in a diffuser?

[@2000wattz]

There is so much conflicting information out there. I just put a little rosemary essential oil on my cat’s fur. I hope he’ll be ok…

[@nightowl2347]

Hope your cat was ok. What is rosemary essential oil for?

[@plarkin6433]

Im thinking flax oil will be good for indoor cats. And help my grand kitty whos overweight. Sorry, I havent listened to this yet Thank you

[@M0n1cki]

Can we do the same aloe juice and witch hazel with the lavender as a spray???

[@galeem713]

I am allergic to chemical smells and scents, and I have parrots so only natural comes into my house.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Fair enough

[@hassadah]

Any chance you could review waggie which is a natural flea collar with essential oils. Not a lot of reviews online and it would be good to know from a vets perspective if it is safe and effective

[@VerryLongName]

Can I add cedarwood oil to my mop water without cat health issues?

[@SG71627]

Hi, instead of Witch Hazel con I apply Thistle oil? Thank you!

[@TheSak7171]

What about Jasmine essential oil? I read somewhere that they are safe for cats. Can you please tell?

[@nancymacavoy3427]

Is ok to defuse frankincense and lemongrass around cats?

[@livelaughglow1654]

I need to know if it's safe to spray around where my cats eat? I don't want to use any type of insect spray, too divert ants. Or what else can I do?

[@babyblue7798]

i dont use it on ny cat, but i got a diffuser with lavender organic oil. perfect. my Leela come ans snidf the steam.. i chased her away. I think my little princess will be fine.

[@ayselkimroannekavraz3116]

What about neem oil?

[@VeterinarySecrets]

neem oil is completely natural and generally safe for pets.

[@monaclements7782]

Is this referring to defusing? Is it safe for me to use an oil defused in my home around my cats?