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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 Risk
Leaves
Caution
Bark
Low

Symptoms

Depressionvomitingdiarrheamuscle weakness

Emergency Info

Contact the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Inform them of the plant name and estimated amount ingested.

Information here is general reference based on public sources such as ASPCA and does not replace veterinary diagnosis. If your pet has ingested something harmful, consult a veterinarian immediately.

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