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Permethrin is Highly Toxic to Kittens and Cats

Permethrin is highly toxic to kittens and cats

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Permethrin  is often used to get rid of mites, fleas,lice, ticks, and other insects in barns, hen houses, and yards, and is often found in flea sprays and dips for dogs. Cats can be quickly overcome if treated with permethrin or if they are in contact with other pets which have been treated with it. Signs of permethrin poisoning in cats are uncontrollable tremors. "Increased muscular activity is typical of permethrin toxicosis in cats 
Study results
  1. 87.8% of cats developed some form of twitching, tremor, muscle fasciculation or convulsion. 
  2. Most animals recovered with supportive are, many developed potentially life-threatening effects.
  3. Convulsions were the most frequently reported effect, occurring in 43.7% ofcases, persisting for up to 5 days in a small number of cases.

Management of permethrin toxicity 
  1. Aggressive, with control of seizures being the main priority. 
  2. Hydration should be maintained
  3. Supportive treatment should be initiated where appropriate. 
There is no specific antidote to permethrin and care is essentially supportive.
How to prevent permethrin poisoning
Permethrin should not be used on cats, mice, rats, gerbils, or guinea pigs. 
  • Be sure to read the instructions on any flea,lice, or insect treatments before applying to pets. Dog treatments should not be used on cats. 
  • Use a collar to keep cats from grooming themselves if they have been exposed.
  • Keep kittens and cats away from dogs,  birds, livestock, other animals, and areas that have been treated for at least 72 hours.
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Reference: 
Nicholas M Sutton BSc*, Nicola Bates MSc, Alexander Campbell BSc.Clinical effects and outcome of feline permethrin spot-on poisonings reported to the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), London. http://www.isfm.net/toolbox/info_sheets/permethrin.pdf
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