Pennyroyal oil toxicosis in a dog. |
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| Authors: | M Sudekum R H Poppenga N Raju W E Braselton |
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| Affiliation: | Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824. |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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