🐾 Are Candles Safe for Pets?

What every pet-loving candle enthusiast needs to know

🕯 You want your home to smell amazing—but not at your pet’s expense

As a candle lover, there's nothing better than lighting a cozy scent and letting it transform your space. But if you have pets, you might be wondering:
"Is this safe for my dog or cat?"
It’s a valid concern—and one more pet owners are asking.

Let’s break down what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to keep your pets healthy while still enjoying your favorite candles.

🚨 Not All Candles Are Pet-Friendly

Here’s where it gets real: some candles contain ingredients that can be harmful to pets, especially when burned in small, unventilated areas. Their little noses and lungs are much more sensitive than ours.

The biggest pet-safety risks in candles:

• Fragrance oils with phthalates or toxic additives

• Wicks with metal cores (yes, some still use them!)

• Essential oils like tea tree, clove, or eucalyptus (which can be toxic to cats and dogs)

• Heavily fragranced candles with synthetic musks or dyes

🕯 Are Paraffin or Soy Candles Safe for Pets?

Let’s clear this up: wax itself isn’t the biggest problem—it’s what’s in the wax.

✔️ Paraffin wax (like we use in our mottling pillars):

• FDA-approved and widely used

• Considered safe when combined with clean-burning ingredients

• Provides excellent scent throw without needing overpowering levels of fragrance oil

✔️ Soy/paraffin blends (used in our jar candles):

• Burn cooler and longer

• Creamier aesthetic

• Easier on sensitive noses when made with clean fragrance oils

💡 The key is using fragrance oils that are phthalate-free and safe for indoor use—which we do at Trinktopia.

✅ What Makes a Candle Safer for Pets?

Look for candles that are:

• Phthalate-free

• Made with cotton or paper wicks (no metal)

• Free of essential oils that are toxic to pets (like tea tree, clove, or cinnamon)

• Burned in well-ventilated spaces

• Made by small makers who disclose their ingredients

🐶 Bonus: Smaller brands like ours often use higher-quality ingredients and avoid cheap filler oils used in mass-market candles.

💡 Pet-Safe Burning Tips

Even the cleanest candle can cause irritation if burned improperly. Follow these to stay in the safe zone:

• Burn candles away from pets’ beds or food areas

• Keep out of reach to prevent accidental burns or tail flips

• Never leave a lit candle unattended—especially around curious cats

• Air out the room after burning

• Stick to one candle at a time to avoid overloading your pet’s senses

🕯️ Our Promise to Pet Parents

At Trinktopia, we hand-pour every candle in Sussex County, Delaware using:

• High-quality USA-made fragrance oils

• Clean-burning paraffin and soy/paraffin wax blends

• Mottling pillar candles with timeless texture

• No dyes, phthalates, or metal-core wicks—ever

We believe in ambiance that doesn’t sacrifice your family’s safety—including the furry ones.

🐾 Want Scents That Keep Everyone Happy?

Explore our collection of candles that are:

• Made for cozy evenings

• Gentle on sensitive noses

• Gorgeous in glass jars or mottled pillar form

👉 Shop Our Pet-Friendly Candles
Because your space should feel good—for everyone in it.