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Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Hannidan (Charlotte, Nc) on 04/13/2014
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On the topic of tea tree oil. It is a deadly poison for cats, which are drawn to the taste/smell. They will even lick residue off pillows. Everyone please be careful. If your cat comes into contact with it you will want to get to a vet pronto.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Julie (Indianapolis, In Indiana) on 04/11/2012
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You may not see any symptoms but the toxicity stays in their system and builds up in their liver over time poisoning your beloved pet and then one day your cat won't eat and has become ill for no apparent reason. Please check the list of poisons before using any essential oil even on yourself. You will find out that all essential oils are poisonous to your cat.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Mary (Stavanger, Norway) on 04/27/2009
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Tea Tree Oil is an absolute no-no for cats. And Pointsettia should be upgraded to extremely dangerous: our cat was on a drip for two days following ingestion of a small bit of dried up leaf. Apparently grapes (and raisins) are also deadly - we once had a cat who was passionate about fruit cake! This last info comes from FAB - the British charity dedicated to Feline welfare (fabcats.co.uk) where you will find lots of useful information on 'cat management' - and poisons.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Christine (Cairo, Egypt) on 03/31/2007
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Ditto the comment on tea tree oil for dogs. In frustration I used a direct tea tree oil on my pyrenees for fleas. It actually paralyzed his motor functions. I thought he might die before I got him to the vet.
EC: Odd, we have used Tea Tree oil on our dogs for minor skin irritations many times for years without any issues or side effects.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by S (Wichita, KS) on 08/08/2006
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RE: Tea tree oil Tea tree oil is toxic to cats! Cats have died just from being bathed with it.
