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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Pennyroyal

Also known as: Pennyroyal Mint, Pudding Grass, Squaw Mint, Mosquito Plant

plant • medicinal_herb
Toxic compound: Pulegone (hepatotoxic)

What Happens

Highly toxic. Causes severe liver damage, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and potentially death. Essential oil form is extremely dangerous even in tiny amounts.

Timeline

1-4 hours for initial symptoms; liver damage over 12-72 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Severe liver damage, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, collapse

Do This Right Now

EMERGENCY - Call vet or poison control immediately (ASPCA: 888-426-4435). Do not induce vomiting. Get to emergency vet immediately, especially if essential oil form.

When to Worry

Immediately - this is a life-threatening emergency

Vet Consultation

YES - EMERGENCY veterinary attention required

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.