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