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Which of these does International Cat Care list among toxic items for cats?

Essential oils like tea tree oil are on the toxic list.

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  1. Essential oils, such as tea tree oil ✔
  2. Fresh drinking water
  3. Cardboard boxes

Why: International Cat Care lists chocolate and essential oils, such as tea tree oil, among toxic items. Cats groom anything off their coats and swallow it.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care says cats often push things off shelves, so store products in closed cupboards.

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Answer: Essential oils, such as tea tree oil. International Cat Care lists chocolate and essential oils, such as tea tree oil, among toxic items. Cats groom anything off their coats and swallow it.

  1. International Cat Care, Cats and poisons icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-poisons
    chocolate and essential oils (such as tea tree oil)
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. International Cat Care, Cats and poisons icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-poisons
    because cats are curious by nature, will groom any substance off their coats and swallow it
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. International Cat Care, Cats and poisons icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-poisons
    ideally in closed cupboards (as cats will often push things off shelves)
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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