Is permethrin powder safe for cats?
While permethrin is frequently used as an insecticide and is safe around many animals, it is highly toxic to cats. One of the most commonly reported poisoning in cats is permethrin. These products are NOT safe to use on cats.
How much permethrin is safe for cats?
The truth is that permethrin is also safe to apply to most cats but only at a concentration of 0.05-0.1% as compared to the 45-65% concentration used in topical canine permethrin products. Unfortunately, feline exposure to toxic levels of pyrethroids can occur through multiple potential routes.
What do affected cats show after contact with permethrin?
What signs do affected cats show after contact with permethrin? The signs of permethrin toxicity are very unpleasant. The chemical affects the cat’s nervous system causing tremors/shaking, twitching, oversensitivity to touch and sound, walking as though drunk and, in severe cases, seizures or fits.
What to do if your dog has permethrin?
Owners should follow label instruction to avoid putting dog strength product on cats, or allowing cats to come in contact with dogs who have recently had permethrin products applied. Environmental pest control practices using pyrethrin products must also be used cautiously if cats are to be in that environment.
Is it safe to use pyrethrin on cats?
Environmental pest control practices using pyrethrin products must also be used cautiously if cats are to be in that environment. Veterinary practices in the United States should be aware of the clinical signs of permethrin poisoning.
Can you give a cat flea with permethrin?
It should be noted some cat flea products do contain very low dose of permethrin. Although these give below the dangerous dose of permethrin, they increase the risk of toxicity from other exposure and are an unnecessary risk as many safer alternatives exist.
How are cats and Dogs Exposed to permethrin?
The other way cats are exposed to permethrin is by coming into contact with a dog which has recently been treated with a spot-on containing permethrin. The permethrin will stay on the dog’s skin and coat for some time and when a cat grooms or even rubs against the dog, or simply sits on the same furniture, it can be poisoned.
When to notify your vet about permethrin poisoning?
Whenever permethrin poisoning is known or suspected, it is important to notify both the manufacturer of the product and the local drug regulatory authorities (your vet can help you with this). Unless cases of poisoning are reported through these official channels, the scale of the problem cannot be determined.
Is it safe to use Permethrin at high concentrations?
It is very important to note that permethrin can be sold at very high liquid concentrations with the intent that you dilute it further with water before applying. High concentrations of permethrin can be toxic to humans, domestic animals, and non-target species in nature.
Is it safe to use Permethrin on bees?
Unfortunately, permethrin is very toxic to bees. Like ticks, mosquitos, and other insects, permethrin affects a bee’s brain – creating spasms, seizures, and eventually leading to death. Permethrin should not be used on flowers or in places that bees frequent.