Is it safe to diffuse Essential Oils around my pets?

​Yes, but, you need to ensure that:
 

1. You are using Essential Oils that are tested as pure and therapeutic essential oils. You cannot use Essential Oils bought from a local chemist, grocery store, Amazon, Takealot or people who claim they are manufacturing safe and pure essential oils. Many essential oils are adulterated and may contain synthetic chemical substances which is very harmful for both your pet and yourself. I use and recommend dōTERRA Essential Oils and products. But, there are other safe brands out there. Please do your homework and ensure that whichever Essential Oils you are using or want to use are safe and certified as pure and that your Essential Oils come from a reputable company with a good reputation. You always want full documentation and proof of test results on the products you would like to use.  Any company / person that cannot provide details or won’t provide details on test results cannot be trusted.  Generally most good and trusted companies make their resources available online to anybody who would like to see the information.  If you are still uncertain, please do feel free to contact me.
2. When diffusing, only use 3-4 drops of essential oil in a water based diffuser on an intermittent setting. The Petal, Lumo, Volo, or Brevi diffusers all have this intermittent setting.
3. Be sure your diffuser is in an area where your pet cannot knock it over.
4. Be sure to diffuse in an open area with the door open so your pet can leave the room if desired.
5. Yes, Tea Tree oil can be harmful to pets if you use WAY too much of it.
6. If your pet is sensitive to an essential oil you are diffusing, stop the diffuser and get your pet in to some fresh air. Contact your veterinarian if you are concerned.

 
It is good to be careful with using essential oils around animals, but let’s not get overly paranoid about it. Follow some common sense and guidelines and Essential Oils can actually help your pets. What you should be really concerned about is general synthetic and chemical based fragrances that are use around the house daily in the presence of your pets, such as Household Aerosols, Perfumes, Deodorants, etc..