Your home scent could be toxic

That relaxing diffuser or scented candle is a hidden hazard for your cat or dog. Here is what's actually happening.

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The invisible mist risk

Ultrasonic diffusers turn oils into microscopic droplets. They don't just smell; they enter your pet's lungs and bloodstream instantly.

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Grooming: The toxic trap

Mist eventually settles on fur. When your cat or dog grooms themselves, they're ingesting concentrated essential oil residue.

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The feline liver crisis

Cats lack the enzyme to break down 'natural' monoterpenes. This leads to silent, cumulative organ damage over months of exposure.

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The 'natural' oil myth

Aussie staples like Eucalyptus and Tea Tree are often the most dangerous for felines. 'Natural' does not mean safe for pets.

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Paraffin: The silent soot

Cheap candles often use petroleum byproducts. Burning them releases benzene and toluene into your pet's breathing zone.

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Not just a hairball

Is your cat hacking with their neck extended? It is often mistaken for a hairball, but it is actually a sign of respiratory distress.

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Watch for the wobbles

Muscle tremors or sudden vomiting after lighting a candle? It is not a fluke—it is a sign of acute essential oil toxicity.

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The flat-face danger

Pugs and Frenchies struggle with air quality more than most. Particulate soot makes every breath a battle for brachycephalic breeds.

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Flush out the VOCs

Aussie summers mean closed houses. Crack a window for 15 minutes a day to clear out the chemicals trapped by your air con.

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Switch to pure beeswax

Choose 100% Aussie beeswax. No petroleum, less soot, and much safer for those sensitive noses to be around.

It is not about the scent.

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.

Protect your furry family

Get the full list of toxic oils and the emergency recovery steps for your pet if they have been exposed.

Read the Guide