Pet Safety Notice for Cat and Dog Owners

 

At Prolitec Inc., the parent company of AERA and the TrueLoves by AERATM brand, your pets’ safety is important. The AERA scent diffusion technology has been designed with precision and care to produce a scent effect with very low concentrations of scent material in the air. The development of AERA fragrances included a rigorous review of known human and animal sensitivities to essential oils and airborne fragrance compounds with particular consideration of the airborne concentration of those compounds considered safe for continuous inhalation by various safety and regulatory bodies.

 

About Our Fragrance Technology

    • The AERA diffusers uses a process we call molecular diffusion—not mist or droplet-based methods—which transforms the liquid instantly on exiting the diffuser into vapor-phase scent molecules.

 

    •  In the air of a scented space, the total concentration (100%) of all fragrance ingredients (including essential oils) when the fragrances is perceived as very strong does not exceed 12 parts per million (PPM), equivalent to 0.0012%, an extremely low level of exposure. The essential oil concentration of a TrueLoves fragrance does not exceed 10% so the actual airborne concentration of essential oils 1.2 parts per million (PPM) of the total concentration or 0.000012%.

 

    • Unlike ultrasonic or nebulizing aromatherapy and other diffusers which generate liquid droplets for evaporation in the air or on surfaces, the AERA devices produce scented air which leave no residues on surfaces. There is no risk of microdroplets settling on pet fur or surfaces.


    • Unlike other diffusers, the 100% concentrated fragrance liquid is sealed in a tamper and leak resistant disposable cartridge inserted directly in the AERA diffuser. The risk of accidental exposure from tasks such as pouring fragrance from a bottle into diffuser or another container is eliminated.   


    •  Tea Tree oil is considered toxic for dogs and irritating to cats. There is no Tea Tree oil in TrueLove fragrances.


 

Guidance for Pet Owners

While many essential oils may pose a risk to pets—particularly cats—our technology delivers fragrance at levels considered extremely low trace quantities by air quality and toxicological standards. Still, as a precaution:

    • The strength of the TrueLoves scent in the air can be adjusted using the AERA App or using the +/- buttons on the diffuser. Pleasant scenting is noticeable but never strong.

 

    • Provide your pets the ability to leave the room where the diffuser is operating.


    • The Table-Top Aera 3.0 diffuser can be placed in a location not readily accessible by your pet to minimize the risk of pushing over the diffuser and spilling drops of fragrance.


    • It is rare, but when removing the plugs from a new fragrance cartridge a few drops of fragrance appear, wipe it up with cloth dampened with vinegar and the wipe that with the cloth dampened with water and wash your hands.


    • Do not apply fragrances directly to pets or their bedding.


    • Monitor your pet's behavior when first introducing a new TrueLoves fragrance. If any unusual symptoms occur (e.g., coughing, drooling, lethargy), discontinue use and consult your veterinarian and share this safety notice.


 

Veterinarian Input

This guidance reflects veterinary toxicology best practices, particularly for environments where fragrance is introduced at extremely low, controlled concentrations as described here. Cats are uniquely sensitive to certain essential oils, but inhalation at concentration levels below 12 PPM has not been associated with toxicity – according to current veterinary literature – when diffusion is passive and non-droplet in nature.


 

Questions?

If you have concerns about specific fragrance ingredients or pet sensitivities, we encourage you to contact AERA customer care by phone or chat. Of course, if possible, consult your veterinarian and share this safety notice.


 

References

1.     Merck Veterinary Manual. Essential Oil Toxicoses in Animals. https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/toxicoses-from-household-hazards/toxicoses-from-essential-oils-in-animals

2.     ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

3.     Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Cats and Essential Oils. https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/related-resources/cats-and-essential-oils/

4.     Gupta, R.C. (Ed.). (2012). Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles. Academic Press.

5.     Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care: Various case reports on essential oil exposure in pets.