Wintergreen oil is essentially concentrated aspirin — one teaspoon equals around 90 standard aspirin tablets.
Common in topical pain rubs, candies and aromatherapy products.
Wintergreen oil is 96–99% methyl salicylate. After ingestion or skin absorption it is hydrolyzed to salicylic acid — the active ingredient in aspirin. Dogs metabolise salicylates very slowly and develop severe gastric ulceration, metabolic acidosis, and kidney failure.
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As little as 5 ml of pure wintergreen oil can be fatal to a 10 kg dog.
Contacte imediatamente o seu veterinário ou uma linha de emergência para envenenamento animal. Não induza o vómito a menos que seja indicado por um veterinário.
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