MedicationsToxic
White Flower Oil
Also known as: Pak Fah Yeow, medicated oil, wintergreen oil
How dangerous is it?
DogModerate
CatSevere
See a vet today
Call us on +853 6677 6611 for advice within the hour. Have the amount eaten and your pet's weight ready.
Signs to watch for
- Drooling and vomiting
- Wobbliness
- Slow breathing or seizures in cats
What to do
Call us immediately if it was licked or swallowed, or applied to fur. Camphor, menthol and wintergreen are all toxic, especially to cats.
Macau note
A staple in Macau medicine cabinets. Never rub medicated oils on a pet: they lick it off and wintergreen is aspirin-like in strength.
This guide is for general information only and does not replace a veterinary examination. When in doubt, always call the clinic.
Reviewed by the Royal Veterinary Center veterinary team.