Study summary
Effects of an insecticidal dip containing d-limonene in the cat
- Study type
- Lab
- Year
- 1986
- Published in
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Summary
An experimental study applying a d-limonene insecticidal dip to cats. Cats developed hypersalivation, and at higher concentrations moderate-to-severe ataxia, muscle tremors, and hypothermia, showing why citrus-oil products can harm cats.
Key findings
Signs scaled with concentration and exposure, and cats were markedly more sensitive than the assumed safe doses.
Limitations
Older experimental study of one dip formulation, not a controlled repellent-efficacy trial.