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Safety of Tea Tree Oil

Question:

Dear Dr. Smith,

I have read several times that Tea Tree Oil is toxic to cats but your ear care contains the oil. Is this a fable or truth? Please let me know if it can be used externally on cats for small area of scratching.
Pattie

Response:

Dear Pattie,
Thank you for your inquiry to Holistic Pet Info. Tea Tree Oil has been found in several cases to be toxic in cats if ingested but not as a topical. This has been primarily in kittens and debilitated cats. Many cats have been treated successfully and safely with tea tree products.

If you have a concern for an itchy area I recommend Ultimate Skin and Coat, Septiderm-V or Dermaclear. Please be sure that there no flea issues, as that will decrease or prevent the chances of successful treatment for the itchiness. Best of luck.

Sincerely,
Colleen Smith DVM, CVA

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