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Category: Essential oil

8 entries in the essential oil category — sorted by risk.

Content compiled with reference to guidance from the Blue Cross, PDSA, Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Battersea, and Animal PoisonLine. This site does not provide veterinary advice — always consult a vet. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.

Tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, pine, citrus, lavender — nearly every common essential oil is toxic to cats, who cannot metabolise terpenes safely.

Toxic or dangerous (7)

Diffusers no Essential oils no Eucalyptus oil no Lavender oil no Liquid potpourri no Peppermint oil no Tea tree oil no

Caution — unsafe in amount or frequency (1)

Incense / scented candles caution

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