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As far as we know, most herbsâyour rosemary, thyme, basil and dillâare safe for cats and dogs, but there is one that frequently colors a personâs garden that can cause a sometimes severeâand definitely strangeâ illness.
Peppermint Oil and Phenols. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals states that cats are particularly sensitive to peppermint oil, noting the oil may cause harmful effects to the gastrointestinal system, central nervous system and liver. As well, inhaling the oil may cause aspiration pneumonia. However, the peppermint plant is not listed on the organization's toxic and nontoxic plant database as being safe -- or unsafe -- to pets. PetMD considers peppermint to be a cat-friendly plant, advocating it for home gardens.