Permethrin Toxicity

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Introduction

Permethrin is the active ingredient of many 'spot-on' paraciticides used in the control of fleas and ticks in dogs [1].

Signalment

Permethrin poisoning in most commonly seen in cats who have inadvertently been administered spot-on products intended for use in dogs, or who have had contact with dogs following application of the preparations [2].

Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

Laboratory Tests

Pathology

The spot-on canine preparations are often quite concentrated.[2].

Treatment

Prognosis

References

  1. Clinical effects and outcome of feline permethrin spot-on poisonings reported to the Veterinary Poisons information Service (VPIS), London, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery(2007)9,335-339 accessed on http://www.fabcats.org/esfm/permethrin.pdf 07.11.2010
  2. 2.0 2.1 BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care, Chapter 19, Second Edition, 2007