Study summary
Toxicology of selected pesticides, drugs, and chemicals. D-limonene, linalool, and crude citrus oil extracts
- Study type
- Review
- Year
- 1990
- Published in
- Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
Summary
A veterinary toxicology review of d-limonene, linalool, and crude citrus oil extracts, describing the clinical syndrome (hypersalivation, ataxia, tremors, hypothermia) seen in cats and the wider safety margin in dogs.
Key findings
Cats are disproportionately sensitive to citrus terpenes, and crude citrus extracts are more toxic than purified d-limonene.
Limitations
Narrative review rather than a primary experiment.