Pet-safe Fragrances

As a non-toxic company, we take pride in creating items deemed safe for your home, yourself, and your pet(s). However, the truth is: every animal, just like every human, can have varying reactions, sensitivities, or preferences... So, let's talk about it!

Animals have a strong sense of smell - much stronger than humans. So it's important to keep in mind what might irritate them. We don't want to make them uncomfortable in their own home. To keep your animal(s) safe and comfortable... We want to give you the tools and the confidence to choose the best fragrances for you and your family members - furry, or otherwise. 

 

*Let's begin with the lists of toxic and non-toxic scents for all animals.

Non-toxic Scents (for all pets):

• Frankincense
• Chamomile
• Lavender
• Ginger
• Rosemary
• Cedarwood

Toxic Scents (for all pets):

• Tea tree (melaleuca)
• Eucalyptus oil
• Ylang-ylang
• Pine oil
• Cinnamon
• Citrus
• Peppermint oil

Of course, these lists are not exhaustive. You should consult with your veterinary provider if you are seeking a thorough examination of your pet's sensitivities.

If you have purchased similar scents before from a popular store-bought brand of air fresheners, candles, or wax melts, you are most likely safe with the result of the small brand's choice - if not safer. However, the best course of action is to read the descriptions on our website. Here, we outline every essential oil that is blended into our product's fragrance.

Here are some scenarios a pet parent might encounter:

Q: "I want to use room sprays to keep our home fresh... how should I go about introducing this, in case my pet has a reaction?"

A: If you're introducing a new scent into your home - or if your pet has a sensitive skin condition - spray an area and let it settle for 20-30 minutes before bringing the animal into the room. This way, the spray has a chance to settle, and you can gauge their initial reaction.

Q: "How would my animal ingest a fragrance if they don't directly ingest the product?"

A: Candles - again, the sense of smell is very potent in animals. If they breathe in a fragrance that makes them uncomfortable, they could begin to have symptoms of poisoning, like breathing trouble. (See below for more possible symptoms to watch for.)

A: Lip Balm - if you use a fragrant or tinted lip balm, be aware of sharing food that your lips have touched, kissing an animal's face/fur, or letting them lick your face.

A: Room Spray - the mist from a spray can attach to a pet's fur, which can be dangerous when they groom themselves - they may possibly ingest any residual fragrance encountered. Mist can also be inhaled, if directly in front of a pet.

How to tell if a pet is unwell from encountering a fragrant product:

• Excessive/Unexplained Drooling
• Difficulty Breathing
• Vomiting
• Liver Damage
• Skin Irritation
• Seizures
• Low body temperature

The bottom line: every animal or human will react differently with different products. It's up to you to do the research, in the end - but we are more than happy to inform you of the details of our products directly. Again, we always mention them in our descriptions, as well. 

Wishing you all a happy new year... and safe sniffing!

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*Sources: The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA); a non-governmental, registered animal welfare charity with IPC status.