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Originally Posted by SlyBella  Just an FYI...
I told my vet on Saturday that I was treating Bella with diluted Tea Tree Oil (as listed on that site) and she told me to STOP immediately. She said she had first hand knowledge of Tea Tree Oil being toxic to small dogs. She had a client who was putting it on her yorkie's brittle nails after the groomer had recommended it. The vet couldn't do anything except monitor/comfort the poor furbaby on the way out of her life.  The vet said she would NOT recommend any dose of Tea Tree Oil on any dog. |
It is more toxic to cats than dogs but it still does pose a risk, especially if ingested. I would not use it at all. It is in some dog shampoos too.
