How to Use Essential Oils Safely Around Pets

From Essential Oil Solutions with dōTERRA by doTERRA

November 26, 2025 · 11 min

About this episode

Dr. Janet Roarke discusses safe practices for using essential oils around pets.

Can you use essential oils safely in a home with pets? In this episode, Dr. Janet Roarke — The Essential Oil Vet — joins us to break down clear, practical guidelines for using oils around dogs, cats, birds, and more. You'll learn why pets respond differently to aromatics, how to diffuse safely, what "start low and go slow" really means, and which oils you should use cautiously. Dr. Roarke also shares simple ways to observe your animal's behavior, how to introduce oils properly, and why CPTG® purity matters more than ever for our furry (and feathered) family members. In this episode, you'll learn: Why dogs and cats have much more sensitive noses than humans Safe diffusion guidelines for multi-pet homes How to dilute and apply oils topically to pets Which oils require extra caution (and why) Special considerations for birds and small animals How to read your pet's body language around oils When to consult a vet trained in essential oils 💬 What questions do you have about using essential oils with pets? Drop them below! 🔔 Subscribe for more doTERRA education, product insights, and expert interviews.

People in this episode

Host: doTERRA

Guest: Dr. Janet Roarke

Topics covered

essential oils
pets
safety
aromatherapy
animal behavior

Keywords

essential oils
pets
safety guidelines
aromatics
animal behavior

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: dōTERRA

Products: CPTG®