Here are some of the offenders

Citrus Oils

Your dog may vomit, experience lethargy, or even go through the horrors of a seizure.

Lemongrass

The most common symptoms of poisoning are an upset tummy and abdominal pain. Also, they may have a fever, lack appetite, straining or inability to defecate and can have an enlarged abdomen.

Pine

Cinnamon and pine: the two go hand in hand in the cooler months of the year, but not for our dogs. Pine tends to be both a skin and stomach irritant.

The horrors of pine go even further, with cases of liver damage and central nervous system damage.

Tea Tree

Symptoms can range from minor side effects like skin irritation or vomiting, to major complications like depression or paralysis of the rear legs. It can be used topically at under 1% concentration for skin allergies.

Ylang Ylang

It can make breathing difficult for them, create a general sense of weakness, and, again, force them to vomit the toxin out of their system.

A few others also are harmful to Dogs like Eucalyptus, Pennyroyal oil, Sweet Birch and Wintergreen.

How Do You Know If They've Been Poisoned?

If you have been applying a harmful oil topically to them for extended periods of time or constantly running a hazardous oil through the diffuser, you may be poisoning them. Here are some of the symptoms of essential oil poisoning:

Lethargy Weakness Diarrhea Vomiting

Excessive drooling Difficulty walking Muscle tremors

If you notice any of these symptoms, be sure to immediately rush your dog off to the emergency vet clinic.

I hope this has helped you understand what essential oils are safe for dogs.

When administered safely, it is wonderful to know we are helping our beloved dogs in a natural, holistic way.

If you do not have a source for pure essential oils, send an email to me at jo@jotetlow.com for more information.