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My husband purchased this for the back porch where I leave food and water for feral cats (we have a fence that cats can get over, but not other animals). We live in the desert and I thought peppermint oil would be a great idea to deter ants, spiders, scorpions, rattlesnakes and Sonoran poison toads. But, I found this from the SPCA: "Are essential oils potentially harmful for your pets? And if so, what precautions should pet parents be taking? The answer, as we so often see, is slightly more complicated than a simple “yes,” or “no.” In their concentrated form (100%), essential oils can absolutely be a danger for pets. Dogs and cats who have either walked through oils, gotten some on their coat or had oils placed directly on them can develop health concerns. Symptoms include: Unsteadiness on the feet Depression Low body temperature (in severe cases) If a pet ingested concentrated essential oils, you may see vomiting, diarrhea and depression, as well."