Peppermint -- good or bad?

[poivre]

During the summer months I had been spraying Peppermint on my bed linens to keep little no-see-ums away.
Now I have read that it could be dangerous for cats to breathe in that spray on the bed and wonder if unknowingly I have damaged my cat in any way.
How dangerous IS peppermint spray?
Thanks for your opinions.
Stay safe.

 

[Margot Lane]

No idea on the peppermint front but don’t switch to lavender! It had a very bad effect on my cat…lots of wheezing and drooling. I would ask your vet to be sure…please let us know. And I know basil is OK but, that probably doesn’t have and sway w/ no see ums.

 

[FeebysOwner]

IMO, peppermint spray on the bed - as long as it has dried long before that cat comes into contact with it - is probably not a big issue.

 

[poivre]

Thank you both for your replies. Into the trash goes the Lavender.