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Important to Know: Which Smells Are Dangerous for Cats
18.10.2023 23:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has approved a list of essential oils that are most dangerous for cats.
These include oils of pine, eucalyptus, clove, tea tree, citrus, ylang-ylang, cinnamon, wintergreen, and pennyroyal.
Why cats shouldn't be sprayed with perfume
In addition, all because they contain perfume components that irritate the cats’ sense of smell.
To do this, it is not necessary to spray perfume directly in front of the cat. If even a faint smell of cologne comes from a person, the animal no longer likes it.
How does the smell of lavender affect cats
Cats (like many people) love the scent of lavender.
It attracts cats, causing them to sniff and rub against objects with this smell.
How cats feel about wormwood
Cats have a very sensitive sense of smell, in addition, their body is not able to absorb certain substances.
These include essential oils, especially tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, pine needles and all phenolic oils (anise, oregano, geranium, yarrow, wormwood, cinnamon, cloves, thyme).
What should a cat smell like
As a rule, a healthy pet should not smell anything, especially if you have recently washed it.
In general, cats are very clean, so often a specific unpleasant odor is a symptom of a whole range of diseases.
First, you should make sure that everything is in order with the tray and personal hygiene, as well as the hygiene of bowls.
