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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Essential Oil Diffuser

Also known as: Oil Diffuser, Aromatherapy Diffuser

household • personal_care
Toxic compound: Various terpenes and phenols

What Happens

All essential oils toxic to cats. Diffused oils inhaled or absorbed through skin causing liver damage, breathing difficulty, and neurological symptoms. Drinking diffuser water extremely dangerous.

Timeline

Symptoms within 2-12 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Liver damage, respiratory distress, neurological symptoms, chemical burns

Do This Right Now

Remove cat from area. Ventilate. If liquid ingested, call vet immediately.

When to Worry

Drooling, vomiting, difficulty breathing, tremors, weakness, lethargy

Vet Consultation

Emergency if liquid ingested. Call vet if symptoms from inhalation.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.