You can use scent at home when you have pets. But avoiding the toxic ones is vital. Pets have up to 1000 times the number of olfactory receptors than humans. So it’s no wonder they can be particularly sensitive to smells. But some scents are actually toxic to pets, causing respiratory issues, skin irritation, and even organ failure in extreme cases. So knowing what to use, how to use it, and which aromas to stay away from is critical. Below, we share popular pet safe scents and highlight aromas to avoid for your furry friend’s health.
Some scents are deemed safe for pets, so you don’t have to live without the calming, comforting help of aromatherapy. But pets are individuals just like humans and can be irritated by certain scents. Keep an eye on your pets when using scent to make sure your favorite aroma isn’t irritating them. Some popular pet-friendly scents include:
Lavender
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Frankincense
Chamomile
Vanilla
Bergamot
Some aromas are safe for pets in the home, but too much scent can easily overwhelm their sensitive noses and make them feel sick. To enjoy fresh and cozy scents without irritating your furry friends, follow these important guidelines:
Ventilation: Scents should always be enjoyed with good ventilation, but this is especially important for your furry friends. Open windows and use air purifiers to reduce the potential for irritation.
Placement: Pets love to get into trouble. So keep your scents and incense out of reach of your pets, even when they are not being used. Accidental ingestion is a real danger for pets who love to test everything by eating it.
Monitor your pets: Some pets are more sensitive than others, even with pet-safe scents. Watch carefully for signs of irritation or illness in your pets and stop using them immediately if you suspect they are troubling your furry family.
Choose pet-safe products: Avoid scents that are dangerous for pets altogether and look out for labelled pet-safe products.
Some scents are a no-go for homes with pets, even with good ventilation. Stay away from these aromas if you have fur babies in the home, as they can cause respiratory issues, irritation, and even more serious organ damage.
Tea tree
Eucalyptus
Citrus based scents
Cinnamon
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All incense, even ones using pet-friendly fragrances, should be used very carefully around the pets in your home. The smoke from incense can easily cause respiratory and other problems for pets, so only burn incense in areas with excellent ventilation.
Essential oils are natural extracts, but this doesn’t mean they are all safe for pets. Some essential oils, just like scents, are dangerous for furry friends and all essential oils can be harmful if they touch them in a concentrated form. Always keep essential oils inaccessible to pets so they can’t lick, ingest, or accidentally walk through them.
When scent is making your pets sick, they can show signs of scent poisoning. Watch for signs of toxicity when using any scent around pets and always seek veterinary care and stop using the scent immediately if they start showing any of these symptoms:
Excessive drooling
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Breathing difficulty and respiratory changes
Signs of liver damage
Seizures
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Before introducing any new home fragrance, ensure your scent is safe for pets and only enjoy them with great ventilation to prevent overwhelming your furry family members with too much nose stimulation. Here are some pet-friendly scent options to freshen your room and breakdown stubborn pet smells.
Set the tone for relaxation in your home with the Lavender and Chamomile candle from Smoke Odor Exterminator. Using enzymes to eliminate odors, this calming candle breaks down pet odors, leaving the air clear and fresh long after the candle goes out.
Get serious about relaxation, deep work, and a grounded mindset with the earthy scent of sandalwood in this enzyme odor-clearing candle. Perfect for mindfulness and meditation, sandalwood encourages you to feel present, while safely eliminating stubborn pet odors.
Cozy and comforting for the whole family, Creamy Vanilla fills your space with a gentle sweet scent while breaking down pet and smoke odors on a molecular level. Make your house smell like a home with this safe choice for pet-loving families.
The health and safety of family members is the biggest priority for your home. This includes your furry family! But lingering pet smells are a real-world issue and we know you want your home to smell good. It is possible to deal with stubborn pet smells while still keeping them safe. Check out our large collections of pet friendly scent options at Nothing But Scents.
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