Flea and tick medicine for dogs3/16/2023 ![]() ![]() Treatment of Flea and Tick product poisoning in cats includes the following: ![]() The sooner you treat it, the more likely you are to save your pet. If you accidentally applied dog flea and tick medication to your cat, contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center immediately. Additionally in cats, may see ear flicking, paw shaking, or contractions/twitching of the skin. The most common signs are tremors, drooling, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, incoordination, hyperactivity, disorientation, vocalization, depression, difficulty breathing, and seizures. Death is possible. Symptoms may be seen within a couple of hours, especially in cats. ![]() Small dogs are also more susceptible to pyrethrin/permethrin toxicity than larger dogs since their surface area to weight ratio is higher. Caution should even be used when treating dogs with a permethrin product when cats live in the same household. DO NOT use permethrins on cats and DO NOT use any product on a cat unless it is specifically made for cats. These toxins cause interference with the pet’s nervous system if overdosed. Both the natural and the synthetic compounds work by interfering with nerve impulses, thus paralyzing and killing the parasite. The permethrins are commonly used for collars, dips, sprays, shampoos, and spot treatment. Permethrins are synthetic pyrethroids that are more stable and last longer. They kill fleas, ticks, mites, and other insects and are popular among pet owners who prefer to use all-natural products. Pyrethrins are derived from the flower of the pyrethrum plant, Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. Those names sound similar but getting them mixed up can prove fatal for cats. Whats so different between the products? They look the same and protect the pets from the same pests, right? Seizures and even death can occur if it is applied to a cat. It’s very important to never apply a dog product on a cat. There’s a very important difference between flea and tick products made for cats versus ones for dogs. They are quick acting, easy to apply and a needed tool in keeping our animals pest free, that is as long as they are applied properly. Flea and tick products are very popular among pet owners. ![]()
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