Can cats or dogs eat cloves / clove oil?
Cats: Do not feed · Dogs: No ruling yet — Pet Poison Helpline lists clove oil as an essential oil toxic to cats — cats lack the liver enzymes to clear these compounds. Dogs aren't on the confirmed list, and there's no official ruling on the small dried cloves in dishes like five-spice stew. To be safe, keep cats well away from clove oil and anything concentrated with cloves. Store clove oil and essential-oil products out of your pets' reach. If you suspect your cat touched or swallowed any, contact your vet or Pet Poison Helpline immediately.
English nameCloves / clove oil
catDo not eat
dogThere is no conclusion yet.
Symptoms that may be experienced
- drooling
- Vomiting
- Trembling stagger
- Difficulty breathing
- low blood pressure
- แผลในทางเดินfood
- Seizures
- Liverและ/หรือKidney failure
Instructions
Store clove oil and essential-oil products out of your pets' reach. If you suspect your cat touched or swallowed any, contact your vet or Pet Poison Helpline immediately.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
Last checked 2026-08-25