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FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:42:10 GMT

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Bonkers1 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:13:46 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

Thank you so much - very informative.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:43:51 GMT

@Bonkers1 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44

Thank you so much - very informative.

And humans are inhaling the same chemicals.

I wonder ... aren't we inhaling enough kwap in the air, already? Is adding even more chemicals a good idea?

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Venezia — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:53:15 GMT

I hate those plug-in things - nevermind for my cats' health; for my own!

And I've never used scented cat litter. I remember one of my vets saying "Scented litter is for the benefit of humans, not cats!"

Why would I want to pollute the air in my home with these things? Open a window, if you can. If you can't, get an air purifier. (Probably a good idea anyway with pets in the home.)

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Parischic — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:00:29 GMT

The scented anything is bad for humans and pets. Last year I was burning a soy candle and I suddenly got all stuffed up and couldn't breathe, I thought I was catching a cold but it turned out to be the candle. I ended up throwing it away as I can't have scented anything in the house.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Kachina624 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:40:35 GMT

@Parischic. I had the same experience with a Slatkin Candle I bought at CIJ 2 years ago. I've never been sensitive to any scent but that was definitely toxic.

I'll never buy another of his candles.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

meallen616 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:01:27 GMT

@Tinkrbl44,

Thank you, much appreciated,

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Still Raining — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:35:59 GMT

They don't our human lungs any favors either. DD has them in her bathrooms and I cringe.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

xryretriever — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:15:54 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Parischic. I had the same experience with a Slatkin Candle I bought at CIJ 2 years ago. I've never been sensitive to any scent but that was definitely toxic.

I'll never buy another of his candles.

Ive been reading the comments about candles and plugins. I've never bought any products from Harry Slatkin but ive always wanted to try them. I'm very sensitive to scents. I buy my candles and plugins ins from Bath and Body Works. I've learned to handle them very carefully. I only buy clear colored plug ins and plug them in at the front door well away from me and the dog. I've learned with the 4/wick candles I can only burn one wick at a time and for a very short period of time. Mostly after cooking to rid the apartment of the odor. I'm also aware of the research of the effect on pets so I try to be very careful.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

occasionalrain — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:47:25 GMT

I have an air purifier and simmer cinnamon sticks or herbs in water for unpleasant cooking odors.

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wagirl — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:58:39 GMT

My cat got very, very sick from those plug ins. So sick that I was taking her to the vet everyday for IV treatments, blood drawn a few times for 5 days and the vet had no idea why. She wouldn't eat/drink, had a fever and was just a lump. FINALLY..... my DD just happen to run across an article on the internet about this very subject. I took that thing out of the wall, opened up the windows and slider to air it all out and within 2 days of doing that, she was back to her normal self. I spent over 5 hundred $$ in those 5 days. So no more of any of that junk. Threw all the scented candles I had, away too, which was fine, I didn't do lighted candles anyway. Was a truly scary thing.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

katie1859 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:02:42 GMT

ENT wise advice
Go neutral
It’s good for the lungs good for the sinuses good for the brain
Great for the environment and our animals

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

lgfan — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:05:49 GMT

You would think that the products would have warning information concerning pets and humans.

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occasionalrain — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:21:11 GMT

When I enter a scented home, I suspect they're hiding uncleanness, just as overly perfumed people who failed to shower.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

cody2 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:56:02 GMT

@occasionalrain wrote:
When I enter a scented home, I suspect they're hiding uncleanness, just as overly perfumed people who failed to shower.

@occasionalrainI hope you won't be offended. But the first thought that popped in my mind when I read your post was......what kind of people is she hanging OUT with that don't bathe or clean their houses?SPOILE

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

cody2 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:57:18 GMT

hmmmmm. Don't know how i managed to get that spoiler in.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:03:57 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
My cat got very, very sick from those plug ins. So sick that I was taking her to the vet everyday for IV treatments, blood drawn a few times for 5 days and the vet had no idea why. She wouldn't eat/drink, had a fever and was just a lump. FINALLY..... my DD just happen to run across an article on the internet about this very subject. I took that thing out of the wall, opened up the windows and slider to air it all out and within 2 days of doing that, she was back to her normal self. I spent over 5 hundred $$ in those 5 days. So no more of any of that junk. Threw all the scented candles I had, away too, which was fine, I didn't do lighted candles anyway. Was a truly scary thing.

@wagirl

It's truly awful when our fur baby is very sick and the Vet has no idea why.

I'm SO glad your cat is normal again.

I think Vets' offices should post signs about what in your home can be harmful to pets. Some house plants are poisonous!

I posted this because I had no idea, either.

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mrshckynut — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:12:47 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 we learned this years ago and since have used natural ways to change the air in our home. like another poster mentioned cinnamon sticks and we also have air purifiers in our mainly used rooms. thank you @Tinkrbl44 for starting this thread

mrshckynut

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

occasionalrain — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:23:37 GMT

At Easter, Lilies are everywhere, even on church alters. They're donated as a memorial to loved ones. Afterward, those who donated are given them to take home. No mention that they are poisonous to cats, not at church, not in stores.

Re: FYI ... SCENT DEVICES CAN HURT ANIMALS

occasionalrain — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:29:58 GMT

At one time I managed five apartment buildings. From that work experience, I know all about scent meant to cover unpleasant odors.