Permethrin is an insecticide that can be found in various things. It is present in products to treat lice, pest control, and gardening. Permethrin is a neurotoxin, a toxin that is destructive to the nerve tissue of animals. It is a common chemical found in topical products for your dogs that treat fleas and ticks. This insecticide is safe to use on dogs, but it can lead to poisoning and can be deadly to cats.
Many pet owners might have thoughts that it is perfectly fine to use a product made for dogs on a cat but that is one of the common reasons behind feline permethrin toxicosis. Do not compromise your cat’s health and life by falsely assuming that both dogs and cats can use the same products.
If your cat has been exposed to a product containing permethrin, call your vets Raleigh NC immediately so you can be instructed on what to do.
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