Pennyroyal oil toxicosis in a dog.
A dog was treated for fleas with the application of pennyroyal oil obtained by the owner at a health food store. Vomiting ensued within 2 hours, and despite emergency treatment, the dog died within 48 hours. At necropsy, pennyroyal oil was determined to be the cause of death.
Sudekum
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Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824.
Poppenga
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RH
Raju
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Braselton
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D003512:Cyclohexanones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011041:Poisoning / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D005423:Siphonaptera
D003512:Cyclohexanones; D009822:Oils, Volatile; C022156:pennyroyal oil