This is simply my tragic experience. I have never before used tea tree oil and thought it would be a relatively safe alternative to frontline and all that other stuff. Not for my dog!!! I'm going home early tonight to nurse him back to health. It looks like the damage isn't usually permanent, he's not in a coma, but it was VERY FRIGHTENING!!! And still is. I'm still holding back tears knowing I was the cause of this avoidable mistake.

I'm sure some dogs aren't affected. from what I found online, it looks like it mostly adversely affects cats. But people need to know that the possibility of temporary paralysis and possible death from hypothermia, dehydration, and eventually coma is real. I never thought I'd be the one to say it, but this is a natural remedy for pets that needs a warning label.