Peppermint
Mentha x piperita · Herbal
Invigorating and refreshing oil with cooling properties.
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Pet safety
Cats · Toxic
PPH lists peppermint oil as known to poison cats (also VCA). Menthol is cleared by glucuronidation.
Sources
Dogs · Unsafe
On the PPH cat list, not the dog list; graded one step below cats by the other-species rule. PPH CE slides call it a 'fairly wide margin of safety'.
Sources
Levels assume brief passive diffusion (under 30 minutes) in a ventilated room the animal can leave. Not veterinary advice.
Properties
StimulatingAntispasmodicAnalgesicDecongestant
Uses
Headache reliefDigestive supportRespiratory supportEnergy boost
⚠ Warnings
Not safe for cats or dogs. Can cause respiratory issues.