Is Wintergreen Safe for Dogs?

Many essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus, peppermint, pine, wintergreen, and ylang ylang are straight up toxic to pets. These are toxic whether they are applied to the skin, used in diffusers or licked up in the case of a spill.

Why is wintergreen bad for dogs?

Wintergreen oil contains aspirin, which can be toxic to dogs. Both wintergreen and pine oils' toxic side effects to pets include vomiting and kidney or liver failure. Pine oil, whether taken orally or through the skin, can also cause serious central nervous system trouble.

Which essential oils are toxic to dogs?