My dog got tea tree oil on an open wound. Is it toxic? What now?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Benson. Wash off his paws now using Dawn dish soap and warm water. If there was to be a problem, it would typically show up within 2-12 hours after exposure. If you see depression, weakness, incoordination, muscle tremors, salivation, vomiting, a skin rash, or collapse, get him into a vet immediately. I'd monitor him for the time period I mentioned above, but after that time period passes and if there are no signs, he should be ok. I hope this helps!

You are right that tea tree oil is toxic to dogs. You need to bathe Lucy immediately. Wash her thoroughly with dog shampoo or baby shampoo, wash it out, and bathe her again. As long as you get it all off of her before it has a chance to soaking into her skin, she should be fine. I hope this helps!

I would wash the tea tree oil off of her immediately with dishwashing detergent (which is good removing oils from the skin) and take her to the ER or call the ASPCA poison control hotline if it was 100% tea tree oil which can be very toxic and cause seizures, vomiting, tremors. 0.1-1% tea tree oil is much less toxic but calling poison control and giving them your dog’s weight, the type and amount of tea tree oil and how long ago it was applied (there is usually a fee) 888-426-4435 is your safest bet especially as she is pregnant. Good luck!

Tea tree oil is toxic to dogs and should never be used on them unless significantly diluted. Tremors are a sign of poisoning, and even though Lil bit seems ok now, I would still have her seen by a vet right away for a health check.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think it is fine to restart the face wash. As most face washes are rinsed after use I can't imagine much or if any tea tree oil remains on your face. I wouldn't let him lick your face immediately after using the wash to be safe. Maybe give it an hour. I wouldn't let him lick the concentrated tea tree oil for the pimples. And I would wash it off in the morning to be safe. I am sure if you accidentally forget and he licks your face he will be fine! I hope this helps and have a great weekend!

Giving them a bath is the best thing to strip their coats and skin if the oil. Make sure you used dawn dish soap as this cuts grease and oil based products very well. Since little got absorbed due to the timely baths, they are unlikely to show any ill effects. Monitor for any vomiting or shaking.

Hello. If Pugley is still eating & drinking, there is always a very good chance of treatment with recovery. Please have him evaluated as soon as possible. The sooner an actual diagnosis is made, the sooner the proper treatment can be started to get him well. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.