I bought a relaxing neck heating pad with lavender buds and flex seed in it. Will it affect my cats if I have to heat it up in the microwave will the smell be a problem? I know not to let them eat it or rub up against it but it makes me anxious. Thanks

Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay, this platform is not set up for urgent emails. Heating that in the microwave should not cause any harm to your cats.

Are Sentry Calming Collars safe for my cats to lick since they have SYNTHETIC lavender oil in them? I don’t trust the company’s website b/c their answers vary and are vague. My cats are bonded brothers, but after I took one of them to the vet they have been fighting and dominance & fear has been alternating. The collars seem to be helping and they aren’t showing any of the listed symptoms of SYNTHETIC lavender poisoning. My one cat did drool the FIRST day. They have been wearing them for five days. I just don’t want to expose them to poisons through licking or breathing it in.

Hello, If your cat licks enough of the collar, your cat may have some issues. I have used Feliway air plugs for calming and it works very well without you having to put a collar on them. I hope your cats continue to feel great.

After my kitten getting into some smelly mischief I had to bathe her. It was late and I grabbed my Castile oil soap which I had read in the past was safe to use on animals and washed her, it was only after I realized that it was lavender and not safe for her so I washed it off with a specified cat soap from the pet store. She was exposed to it for probably 20-30 minutes before I washed it off, I have since given her food and water and so far she seems fine. Is there any home remedies I can provide for her? such as mixing paediatric electrolyte into her water? Right now I am monitoring her and if any serious signs show I will contact the vet, I'm just hoping for a home remedy that could help. Thanks.

Castile soap is safe for cats when it doesn’t contain any essential oils, however the quantity of lavender oil in the soap is small and exposure was short; you should keep an eye on Duchess for the time being to be on the safe side and visit your Veterinarian if any symptoms present. Ensure that Duchess is kept hydrated and is in good spirits otherwise. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM

Hi, a family member put lavender essential oil on my cat’s ears after reading that it would help with his anxiety. When I was told this, I researched and found that it’s toxic for cats. Do you have any advice on how to treat this? Though he’s okay now, i am worried about him being poisoned.

Essential oils are toxic to cats especially if they are not diluted; you should wash any area with Dawn dish soap and rinse thoroughly. Keep a close eye on Oreo for any symptoms and visit your Veterinarian if any present, apart from washing off any residue and visiting your Veterinarian there is little to be done at home. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM

Hi I've been using foodgrade edible essential oils like lemon peppermint clove and lavender I was told to use 10 % which is 37.5 drops of each oil I do use glass dropper bottle to distribute on neck there are she now just sleep she stopped doing thing is that the right amount I use a 50ml Amber bottle I want no chemical products she again continues in infest our house with fleas she's is in door but all get bugs because there are cat in our joining house and outdoors all around I want her to be safe but also clean and happy which means no bugs but using only natural safe product what do I do thanks for your help and information also what percent of not 10% then what percent of my oils would I use thanks I don't want to hurt her or worse kill her thanks

Cats are very sensitive to concentrated forms of essential oils, and I can't recommend applying the oils directly to Mithias. Depending on where you live, you may not be able to control flea infestations without the use of very safe chemicals. If she is not moving, isn't eating or drinking, and seems lethargic, you may need to have her seen by a veterinarian.