While hydrosols are safer for use on human skin since they do not have to be diluted, they still are dangerous for cats and other pets. The water can hold on to residual matter from the plants that can be toxic if ingested or even inhaled.
Is lavender hydrosol safe for cats?
Barrack explains that cats can become sick just from licking a lavender plant and not fully ingesting it. This also applies to potpourri made with dried lavender spikes. Lavender essential oil is the most toxic form of lavender for your felines.
Which essentials are toxic to cats?
The following essential oils are poisonous to cats:
- Cinnamon oil.
- Citrus oil.
- Clove oil.
- Eucalyptus oil.
- Oil of Sweet Birch.
- Pennyroyal oil.
- Peppermint oil.
- Pine oils.
