Can Dogs Have Tea Tree Oil? No — Highly Toxic
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Tea tree oil is highly toxic to dogs. Even small amounts applied to skin can cause serious neurological symptoms and liver damage.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Weakness, incoordination, tremors, drooling, vomiting, seizures, liver damage.
If Your Dog Ate This
If skin contact wash area thoroughly with dish soap. If ingested call vet immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
What to Avoid
all concentrations — especially undiluted
Preparation & Serving
Never apply tea tree oil to dogs. Keep all essential oil products in locked storage away from dogs.
Safer Alternatives
- Consult vet for pet-safe alternatives for skin conditions
Did you know?
Tea tree oil is 1,000 times more concentrated than what occurs naturally in the tea tree plant — even products labeled as diluted can contain concentrations toxic to dogs if applied to skin or licked.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- As little as 1.5ml per kg of 100% concentration causes toxicity — skin absorption is also dangerous
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never
Source
What You Need to Know
Tea tree oil is often used in human skin products and dog shampoos but is not safe in concentrated form. Never use undiluted tea tree oil on or around dogs. Even low concentrations can cause harm.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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