Permethrin Poisoning In Cats

Cat caregivers and owners, please be informed.

Source: http://icatcare.org/permethrin/owner-info (please read the whole article)

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Permethrin poisoning is one of the most commonly reported poisonings in cats worldwide.

Permethrin is a commonly used insecticide that is safe around most animals, but cats are much more sensitive to this chemical than other animals. Concentrated permethrin-containing spot-on products are widely available from shops in many countries for control of fleas on dogs. Unfortunately it is these products that are often responsible for poisoning of cats when they are accidentally used on cats, or even when cats come into close contact with recently treated dogs.

How common is permethrin poisoning?

Permethrin spot-on products are widely available around the world. There are now many reports of permethrin poisoning involving large numbers of cats from many different countries (including Europe, USA and Australia). Permethrin is one of the most common causes of poisoning of cats in many countries, with many thousands of cats affected. However, the frequency with which this occurs will depend on the availability of concentrated permethrin-based products, the regulations surrounding their availability, and the labelling used (clear warnings on permethrin products will reduce the number of poisonings through accidental use).

Source: https://myanimalcare.org/2016/03/16/permethrin-poisoning-in-..

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