Is Palo Santo Safe for Cats?

Shannon Smyth

Are you a cat owner who enjoys burning incense or Palo Santo sticks to manage the energy in your home? Before you light it up, it's essential to find out if it safe to do around cats.

Palo Santo, known for its pleasant and earthy scent, has been used for centuries in spiritual rituals and for its purported healing properties. However, when it comes to our feline friends, caution is necessary when buring the sticks to clear negative energy (and no, we're not talking about your cat's 50 different moods.)

While Palo Santo is generally considered safe for humans, its effects on cats can be quite different. Certain components found in Palo Santo, such as limonene, could potentially be harmful to cats if ingested or inhaled in large amounts.

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