DO NOT USE Tea Tree/ Melaleuca Essential Oils on us and limit your usage around us:
Tea tree oil contains various types of chemicals called terpenes. These are the chemicals that make the oil effective against bacteria and fungi. They are also the toxic agent. Terpenes are rapidly absorbed into the body whether taken orally or on the skin. This means topical application of concentrated oil can result in the same toxicity as accidental oral ingestion. Given the tendency of us animals to groom, especially those jerk cats, the toxicity risk of topical applications is amplified.
Minor symptoms like drooling or vomiting may be found with mild doses of oil. We may appear weak, have difficulty walking, or seem partially paralyzed. Severely ill animals have life-threating symptoms like tremors, seizures, greatly reduced level of consciousness, or coma. Symptoms follow 2 to 12 hours after exposure.
Captain Jack says “Please don’t use Tea Tree Oils around us”.
