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Dangerous
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
Safety by Pet
🐶 DogsToxic ✕
🐱 CatsToxic ✕
🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕
🐦 BirdsToxic ✕
Highly aromatic, but the therapeutic eucalyptol is highly toxic to canines and felines.
Dangerous even without direct contact
Volatile cineole from essential oils spreads through air and causes neurological toxicity in cats and birds. Avoid using dried eucalyptus or diffusers in spaces shared with pets.
Risk by Plant Part
🍃 Ingestion💨 Scent/Inhalation🤚 Contact
Essential Oil
High RiskLeaves
CautionBark
LowSymptoms
Depressionvomitingdiarrheamuscle weakness
Emergency Info
Contact the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Inform them of the plant name and estimated amount ingested.