tea tree oil warning
While looking for nontoxic pig safe sunscreen, I was told by the owner of the natural pet food store that she knew of a new sunscreen but needed to make sure it didn't contain tea tree oil. I was surprised and asked why.
She said it's absorbed thru the skin and can cause kidney problems. Cats absoluitely should not have it and she was pretty sure it would be bad news for pigs. Seemed there is info on this if anyone cares to google.
She said it's absorbed thru the skin and can cause kidney problems. Cats absoluitely should not have it and she was pretty sure it would be bad news for pigs. Seemed there is info on this if anyone cares to google.
- Karen
- Slug Whisperer
I found this link about tea tree oil.
http://messybeast.com/teatree.htm
I just read a on a bird forum that the fumes are very toxic to them.
http://messybeast.com/teatree.htm
I just read a on a bird forum that the fumes are very toxic to them.
I am DEATHLY ALLERGIC to it. It is in most of the natural hand lotions, shampoos, etc.
Check out the MSDS on it http://www.libertynatural.com/msd/80.htm. If it can be that harmful to people, just imagine what it can do to piggies.
Check out the MSDS on it http://www.libertynatural.com/msd/80.htm. If it can be that harmful to people, just imagine what it can do to piggies.
The natural food person likened its affects to cedar bedding. Causes the same problems. Excellent as a bug repellant but what repels the bugs harms the animal. I suspect the damage wouldn't be noticed til years after the exposure and it's unlikely the average person would make a connection.
I must say I was pretty impressed with her level of concern about the products she sold. She applies the same concern to our pigs' needs that she does to her cat and dog clients.
I must say I was pretty impressed with her level of concern about the products she sold. She applies the same concern to our pigs' needs that she does to her cat and dog clients.