Is Tea Tree Oil Safe For Dogs
If i had a small dog i would choose not to use tea tree oil on or around the dog just to be on the safe side.
Is tea tree oil safe for dogs. Tea tree oil is marketed as a safe skin care product for dogs but in fact it s a neurotoxin. Although there is limited evidence on tea tree oil for dogs one 2014 study looked at the effects of this oil on 337 dogs and 106 cats over 10 years. When diluted with water or another type of fatty oil good for dogs such as olive or coconut oil tea tree oil is commonly applied to the dog s skin to relieve blemishes rashes severely dry. Tea tree oil products have been used by vets and owners to treat skin diseases in dogs and cats predominantly hot spots and skin allergies.
But caution is called for when using the product in pets. Here s what i think of our fascination with natural products. In small concentrations 1 to 1 tea tree oil is tolerated and safe for cats and dogs. But caution is called for when using the product in pets.
Dogedit jan 28th 2014.