Overview
No, cajeput essential oil can be toxic for dogs when ingested. However, when appropriately prepared, it is safe to use as an aromatherapy essential oil and a topical solution for wounds and dry skins.
Can dogs have Cajeput essential oil?
Benefits
- This essential oil contains anti-fungal properties and is considered highly antiseptic. It is also effective in healing wounds.
- Cajeput essential oil can help restore moisture to a dog's snout, paws, and other parts of its body that are sensitive to drying. It is a common ingredient in many natural paw balms.
Risks
- Cajeput essential oil has high concentrations of cineole, limonene, and aplha terpineol, which are toxic to dogs when ingested in large amounts.
Servings
- To use cajeput essential oil topically on a dog, use a 0.5% dilution rate or less if the dog is over 20 pounds, and for smaller dogs, use a 0.25% dilution rate. Apply the oil when the dog is in an open space with good ventilation.
- Ensure the area applied with cajeput oil can't be licked by the dog.
