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Crushed pennyroyal leaves emit a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint. Pennyroyal is a traditional folk remedy, emmenagogue, abortifacient, and culinary herb, but is toxic to the liver and has caused some deaths. [5] European pennyroyal is related to an American species, Hedeoma pulegioides.
The most concentrated and toxic form of the pennyroyal plant is pennyroyal oil. The oil contains 80% to 92% of cyclohexanone pulegone. Pulegone is the molecule in highest concentration, causes a variety of ailments in those who ingest it and is what causes the plant to have its peppermint flavor. [ 163 ]
Permethrin is highly toxic to cats but not to dogs or humans. [29] Common insect repellents ... Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) (mosquitos, fleas,) but very toxic to pets;
Toxic flowers and plants A lot of popular fall houseplants, like chrysanthemums, can be harmful or even poisonous to pets when ingested – check before you buy!
Not all plants are wholesome for foraging animals.
Food products and household items commonly handled by humans can be toxic to dogs. The symptoms can range from simple irritation to digestion issues, behavioral changes, and even death. The categories of common items ingested by dogs include food products, human medication, household detergents, indoor and outdoor toxic plants, and rat poison. [1]
Many people dream of a White Christmas. But with snow comes icy roads and driveways. While ice-melting products are often used to keep pathways clear, the substances can be poisonous to pets.
The name pulegioides is derived from the Latin pulegium, and means "like pennyroyal", in reference to European pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium). [8] The name pulegium was given to European pennyroyal by Pliny the Elder in the first century CE, for its use in repelling fleas (pulex, plural pulices) when it was spread on floors.