{"id":4342,"date":"2022-06-08T11:14:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T11:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T10:35:08","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T10:35:08","slug":"is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is peppermint oil toxic to dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_peppermint_oil_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is peppermint oil toxic to dogs?\">Is peppermint oil toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_peppermint_oil_safe_for_dogs_to_breathe\" title=\"Is peppermint oil safe for dogs to breathe?\">Is peppermint oil safe for dogs to breathe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_peppermint_oil_safe_to_diffuse_around_dogs\" title=\"Is peppermint oil safe to diffuse around dogs?\">Is peppermint oil safe to diffuse around dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Can_the_smell_of_peppermint_oil_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Can the smell of peppermint oil hurt dogs?\">Can the smell of peppermint oil hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_does_peppermint_oil_do_to_dogs\" title=\"What does peppermint oil do to dogs?\">What does peppermint oil do to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_essential_oil_is_good_for_dog_breath\" title=\"What essential oil is good for dog breath?\">What essential oil is good for dog breath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_oils_can_I_diffuse_around_my_dog\" title=\"What oils can I diffuse around my dog?\">What oils can I diffuse around my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_scents_are_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"What scents are toxic to dogs?\">What scents are toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_essential_oils_are_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"What essential oils are OK for dogs?\">What essential oils are OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Can_I_diffuse_essential_oils_around_my_dog\" title=\"Can I diffuse essential oils around my dog?\">Can I diffuse essential oils around my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_peppermint_oil_toxic\" title=\"Is peppermint oil toxic?\">Is peppermint oil toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Do_essential_oils_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Do essential oils hurt dogs?\">Do essential oils hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Does_peppermint_oil_kill_fleas_on_dogs\" title=\"Does peppermint oil kill fleas on dogs?\">Does peppermint oil kill fleas on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#Are_dogs_allergic_to_peppermint\" title=\"Are dogs allergic to peppermint?\">Are dogs allergic to peppermint?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_does_peppermint_oil_help\" title=\"What does peppermint oil help?\">What does peppermint oil help?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_peppermint_oil_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is peppermint oil toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Many liquid potpourri products and essential oils, including oil of cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, tea tree (melaleuca), wintergreen, and ylang ylang, are poisonous to dogs. Both ingestion and skin exposure can be toxic.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-peppermint-oil-safe-for-dogs-to-breathe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_peppermint_oil_safe_for_dogs_to_breathe\"><\/span>Is peppermint oil safe for dogs to breathe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How safe are these essential oils for our pets? Many essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus, peppermint, pine, wintergreen, and ylang ylang are straight up toxic to pets. These are toxic whether they are applied to the skin, used in diffusers or licked up in the case of a spill.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3qv1Jg35r2w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-peppermint-oil-safe-to-diffuse-around\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_peppermint_oil_safe_to_diffuse_around_dogs\"><\/span>Is peppermint oil safe to diffuse around dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, wintergreen, and ylang ylang are toxic to pets. These are toxic whether they are applied to the skin OR used in diffusers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-the-smell-of-peppermint-oil-hurt-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_smell_of_peppermint_oil_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Can the smell of peppermint oil hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs Your Dog Can Smell Essential Oils<br \/>\nYes, dogs can smell essential oils. However, not all essential oils are safe for your dog. Lavender is perhaps the most popular (and one of the safest) because of its calming properties. Peppermint oil is another good one that can stimulate circulation and deter pesky insects.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129656\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-the-smell-of-peppermint-oil-hurt-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Can the smell of peppermint oil hurt dogs?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-the-smell-of-peppermint-oil-hurt-dogs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-the-smell-of-peppermint-oil-hurt-dogs-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-the-smell-of-peppermint-oil-hurt-dogs-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-the-smell-of-peppermint-oil-hurt-dogs-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mzJACYyINgY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-peppermint-oil-do-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_peppermint_oil_do_to_dogs\"><\/span>What does peppermint oil do to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Peppermint is toxic to dogs and understandably so, dogs don\u2019t like it. You might use peppermint essential oils to relieve inflammation or just reduce your stress, however, these highly concentrated formulas are toxic to dogs and toxicity symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-essential-oil-is-good-for-dog-breath\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_essential_oil_is_good_for_dog_breath\"><\/span>What essential oil is good for dog breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coconut Oil<\/p>\n<p>Coconut oil contains antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties which all help in reducing the bacteria in your dog\u2019s mouth. A build-up of bacteria can lead to problems such as periodontal and kidney disease, both of which have been linked to stinky dog breath.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-oils-can-i-diffuse-around-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_oils_can_I_diffuse_around_my_dog\"><\/span>What oils can I diffuse around my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Essential Oils Are Safe for Dogs?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chamomile Oil.<\/li>\n<li>Frankincense Oil.<\/li>\n<li>Ginger Oil.<\/li>\n<li>Lavender Oil.<\/li>\n<li>Myrrh Oil.<\/li>\n<li>Peppermint Oil.<\/li>\n<li>Citrus Oils.<\/li>\n<li>Pine Oils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1tKT8A9W6YU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-scents-are-toxic-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_scents_are_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>What scents are toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oils that are harmful to dogs include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cinnamon.<\/li>\n<li>Citrus (d-limonene)<\/li>\n<li>Pennyroyal.<\/li>\n<li>Peppermint.<\/li>\n<li>Pine.<\/li>\n<li>Sweet birch.<\/li>\n<li>Tea tree (melaleuca)<\/li>\n<li>Wintergreen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1tKT8A9W6YU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-essential-oils-are-ok-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_essential_oils_are_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>What essential oils are OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cedarwood oil: acts as an insect repellant. Chamomile oil: elicits a soothing effect and helps calm the gastrointestinal system.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mzJACYyINgY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-diffuse-essential-oils-around-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_diffuse_essential_oils_around_my_dog\"><\/span>Can I diffuse essential oils around my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In their concentrated form (100%), essential oils can absolutely be a danger for pets. Dogs and cats who have either walked through oils, gotten some on their coat or had oils placed directly on them can develop health concerns. Symptoms include: Unsteadiness on the feet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-peppermint-oil-toxic\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_peppermint_oil_toxic\"><\/span>Is peppermint oil toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like many essential oils, peppermint oil can be toxic and even lethal at excessive dosages; it has been associated with interstitial nephritis and acute renal failure. 17 It may have a choleretic effect and is contraindicated in patients with cholelithiasis or cholecystitis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-essential-oils-hurt-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_essential_oils_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Do essential oils hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs, too, can be harmed by essential oils. However, most agree using non-toxic essential oils in a diffuser for a short period of time is not likely to be an issue, although diffusers should not be used if the pet has breathing problems, is confined to a small space and cannot leave, or a lot of oil is being used.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129657\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-essential-oils-hurt-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Do essential oils hurt dogs?\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-essential-oils-hurt-dogs.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-essential-oils-hurt-dogs-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-essential-oils-hurt-dogs-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-essential-oils-hurt-dogs-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-essential-oils-hurt-dogs-1536x1047.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lcRra9v1C0Q\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-peppermint-oil-kill-fleas-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_peppermint_oil_kill_fleas_on_dogs\"><\/span>Does peppermint oil kill fleas on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some essential oils make for excellent flea remedies for dogs. Citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree, and rosemary will all naturally repel fleas. If your dog doesn\u2019t mind a spray bottle, dilute a few drops of your chosen essential oil into a 300ml-400ml of water and spray directly onto your dog\u2019s coat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dogs-allergic-to-peppermint\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_allergic_to_peppermint\"><\/span>Are dogs allergic to peppermint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Peppermint is not toxic to dogs, but in some cases, it may give your dog an upset stomach. In particular, avoid any peppermint candy or products that contain xylitol or pennyroyal oil. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that highly toxic to dogs and can lead to hypoglycemia, liver failure, and even death.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R6Oefy5c2gI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-peppermint-oil-help\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_peppermint_oil_help\"><\/span>What does peppermint oil help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Peppermint oil is promoted for topical use (applied to the skin) for problems like headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and itching. In aromatherapy, peppermint oil is promoted for treating coughs and colds, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is peppermint oil toxic to dogs?Is peppermint oil safe for dogs to breathe?Is peppermint oil safe to diffuse around dogs?Can the smell of peppermint oil hurt dogs?What does peppermint oil do to dogs?What essential oil is good for dog breath?What oils can I diffuse around my dog?What scents are toxic to dogs?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":129655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-peppermint-oil-toxic-to-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4342"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4342"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":129658,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4342\/revisions\/129658"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}