Are Air Fresheners Poisoning Your Pet?

While most homeowners love a good fresh scent welcoming them when they walk through the door, those air fresheners could actually be doing more harm than good. Many air fresheners could actually be poisoning your pet. Below, we dive into why and the products you can use instead. 

Are Air Fresheners Bad For Your Pet?

The short answer is most are. Most conventional air fresheners, including sprays, plug-ins, and scented candles, contain chemicals such as phthalates and VOCs. These chemicals are known to cause irritation to pets' lungs, disrupt hormones, and stress their liver. Unfortunately, since Sphynx cats have a sensitive immune system, they are more vulnerable to these issues. 

Tips For Making Your Home Smell Great

While you should throw away any air fresheners in your home that contain toxic ingredients, your home can still smell great without them. A natural and pet-safe way your home can smell amazing and cozy is to simmer cinnamon sticks in water on low on the stove. 

If you want to burn candles in your home, make sure they are beeswax or soy candles and the fragrances are natural essential oils. 

Recommended Product 

Enviroscent offers excellent non-toxic and plant-based products that are safe to have in your home with your pets. There are several products and scents to choose from that smell amazing without unnecessary chemicals. 

In Conclusion

It's important to know that it's possible for your home to smell clean and fresh without putting your pets' health at risk. As a pet parent, it's your duty to provide your cat with a healthy environment, and using products around your home that are non-toxic is no exception.

With Love,

April Arguin A.S., C.P.N., M.P.H.

(aka) PetCoach-April