That relaxing diffuser or scented candle is a hidden hazard for your cat or dog. Here is what's actually happening.
Ultrasonic diffusers turn oils into microscopic droplets. They don't just smell; they enter your pet's lungs and bloodstream instantly.
Mist eventually settles on fur. When your cat or dog grooms themselves, they're ingesting concentrated essential oil residue.
Cats lack the enzyme to break down 'natural' monoterpenes. This leads to silent, cumulative organ damage over months of exposure.
Aussie staples like Eucalyptus and Tea Tree are often the most dangerous for felines. 'Natural' does not mean safe for pets.
Cheap candles often use petroleum byproducts. Burning them releases benzene and toluene into your pet's breathing zone.
Is your cat hacking with their neck extended? It is often mistaken for a hairball, but it is actually a sign of respiratory distress.
Muscle tremors or sudden vomiting after lighting a candle? It is not a fluke—it is a sign of acute essential oil toxicity.
Pugs and Frenchies struggle with air quality more than most. Particulate soot makes every breath a battle for brachycephalic breeds.
Aussie summers mean closed houses. Crack a window for 15 minutes a day to clear out the chemicals trapped by your air con.
Choose 100% Aussie beeswax. No petroleum, less soot, and much safer for those sensitive noses to be around.
It is about the air quality. Your pet’s lungs are smaller and their livers are different. Clean air is the ultimate luxury for them.
Get the full list of toxic oils and the emergency recovery steps for your pet if they have been exposed.