D-Limonene Possibly Fatal Ingredient in Pet Shampoo

[F, Calla & Luca]

We have learned that all natural things may not be safe. This warning appeared on NBC last night.

See Karen's link below. I can't get mine to work. Gremlins again.

[Pam & Trixie]

Just checked...not in either of Trixies Shampoos

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Not in FInn's either, but now I'll know to keep an eye out.

[Jennifer and Jack]

So I have a question is D-Limonene the same thing as Limonene? WE have shampoo that has Limonene in it as the second to last ingredient but it does not have a D in front of it.   I have used it on Jack twice, It is very expensive shampoo that I got as a gift for him.

He has not had any topical issues since using it, not even any itching but if it is the same thing I will chuck it

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It looks like the same basic substance: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limonene

I wouldn't use it. It can't be expensive enough to take a risk.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Karen is right. I'd throw it in the trash. I have to check the doodles shampoos too. Many dogs are probably not sensitive to it but why take a chance. It also might not cause a reaction the first or second time but could after the dog has been exposed to it enough. The D probably means it's an isomer of limonene but it would be basically the same stuff.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

"The D probably means it's an isomer of limonene..."

Yep, that's what Wikipedia said. You are a jeenyus, F!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Ah, thanks but lots of chemistry courses in the olden days helps : )

[Jennifer and Jack]

I will be retuning it to the store it was purchased at......even if I didn't know. Even if it cost a thousand dollars, it isn't worth it..not for a million.

The person who purchased it for me told me where it came from.....

[Jennifer and Jack]

I have mine packed ready to go to the store it came from. When I can I am going to use the one Karens dermatologist recommends!

[Donna K & Quincy]

I've checked Quincy's shampoo and it doesn't have it thank goodness, I will certainly watch for it from now on. Thanks for the info F.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

No ingredients listed on Riley's shampoo so I have sent an email requesting information from the company and waiting for a reply.  It is the one used by lots of the groomers here and I have a gallon of the stuff....nothing listed on the website or any of the containers.  It's called Keri-Cot Ultimate.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, F. I am going to ask the groomer about this!