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pennyroyal oil
The main toxic component pulegone is a potent liver toxin. Fatal cases of acute liver failure in cats and dogs have been reported. Sometimes listed as a 'natural insect repellent' or 'natural fragrance.' ASPCA classifies as high-risk toxin.
Other common names: pennyroyal, pulegone, mentha pulegium, hedeoma pulegioides, pennyroyal extract, 薄荷腦精油, 歐薄荷精油, ペニーロイヤルオイル
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Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, veterinary literature. For reference only, not medical advice. If poisoning is suspected, seek veterinary care immediately.