TEND
Finally, a candle that's safe for the pets you love.
Formulated with veterinary input and full ingredient transparency, so you'll never wonder what's in the air your pet breathes.
Vet-reviewed • Full ingredient list • No paraffin or harmful oils
When 'pet-safe' isn't really safe
"My Ragdoll cat suddenly couldn't walk straight after I brought home a candle I thought was natural."
– Emily, 32, cat owner
"Our dachshund started coughing and drooling when we used an imported lavender candle."
– Ryan, 29, dog owner
"My vet told me the 'eco' diffuser I was using had tea tree oil, toxic for cats."
– Sarah, 35, multi-pet household
Soy wax and cotton wicks are table stakes. Even unlit candles can emit volatile compounds.
Common oils like lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree are in fact unsafe for pets.
'Pet-safe' often means marketing, not science.
"Scented candles can cause respiratory irritation and even poisoning in pets," said Dr Teo Boon Han, VetTrust Singapore
– The Straits Times (2024)
Vet-reviewed for real peace of mind
Developed with veterinary input to exclude known pet irritants.
Currently vet-reviewed; lab testing forthcoming.
Meet Tend — the candle that's truly safer for sensitive noses.
Vanilla Embrace
Soft vanilla and chamomile notes fill the room with quiet warmth, the kind that invites you and your pets to unwind together.
Top: Oat milk, almond accord
Heart: Soft vanilla, chamomile
Base: Sandalwood, musk
Full Ingredient List
Coconut–soy wax blend (no paraffin), oat milk accord, almond accord, soft vanilla, chamomile extract, sandalwood, white musk.
Wick: Cotton-core, low-smoke.
Formulated without paraffin, phthalates, or essential oils known to irritate pets (such as lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, and citrus).
Ingredients We Never Use
Lavender · Eucalyptus · Citrus Oils · Cinnamon · Tea Tree
Common in "natural" candles — but harmful for the pets you love.
Every ingredient is disclosed so you know exactly what fills your home's air.
Coconut–soy wax blend (no paraffin)
Formulated to exclude known pet irritants
Soft fragrance intensity
Clean burn, low soot
Crafted in small-batches
What sets us apart
| Concern | Most Candles | Tend |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient disclosure | Hidden & unspecific | Full list on label |
| Harmful essential oils | Common | None Common candle ingredients that can irritate pets include: lavender, eucalyptus, citrus oils, cinnamon, and tea tree. |
| Wax base | Paraffin or mixed | 100% coconut–soy |
| Vet oversight | None | Yes (vet-reviewed) |
| Pet comfort | Irritating | Gentle & calm |
Because animals can't tell us when they're in pain.
"I love nothing more than curling up with my dogs, Peanut and Butter, a candle burning softly beside me, and a good book in hand. But one day I learned that what felt comforting to me could quietly harm them. Animals can't tell us when something hurts. It's our job to listen, to protect, to advocate for them. Tend was born from that realisation: to make warmth and safety belong in the same room." – Sylvia, Founder of Tend
Light one at home. Help another find theirs.
50% of profits go to supporting animal shelters and funding veterinary care for rescue pets. Every candle lights hope for another life.
Light without fear.
Join the waitlist for the first transparently vet-reviewed pet-safe candle.