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Essential Oils

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Dog Safety

Dangerous

Many essential oils are toxic to cats.

Cats lack the liver enzyme (glucuronyl transferase) needed to metabolize many essential oils. Tea tree, eucalyptus, citrus, peppermint, and lavender oils can cause liver failure, seizures, and death.

Cat Safety

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Dangerous

Essential oils are extremely toxic to cats.

Cats lack liver enzymes (glucuronyl transferase) to metabolize many essential oils. Tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, citrus, and many others can cause liver failure, seizures, and death. Even diffused oils are dangerous.

🚨 When to Call the Vet

If your dog has eaten this food and shows signs of distress (vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, tremors, or seizures), contact your veterinarian immediately.

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