Sentences with phrase «pyrethrin toxicity»

The physician is very familiar and knowledgeable of the symptoms of pyrethrin toxicity, and by communicating with you about the dog's history, the knowledge of the dog being around the plant, and looking at his clinical signs will determine the veterinarian's method of treatment.

Pyrethrin toxicity is caused by:

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Chemists alter the structure of the pyrethrin molecule to make it more stable in sunlight and to increase its toxicity.

If the toxicity is due to ingestion of pyrethrin / pyrethroid, such as from grooming behavior, bathing will do little to nothing to help.

Not only is pyrethrin / pyrethroid toxicity a dangerous and distressing situation for your cat, it's also a major hit to your heart and wallet.

In fact, the frequency of cat pyrethrin / pyrethroid toxicity cases resulting from inadvertent (or intentional) application of a dog product to cats was so high that in 2010 the EPA improved product labeling rules for spot - on products for pets to help prevent these inadvertent and intentional species «mix - ups.»

Unfortunately, pyrethrins and pyrethroids (especially permethrin) are not species - specific in their toxicity, meaning they can also cause severe and significant problems in pets, especially cats (who lack the liver enzymes necessary to process these compounds as they are absorbed through the skin).

To prevent pyrethrin / pyrethroid toxicity in your cat, while still keeping them free of fleas and other parasites, take the following preventive measures:

Other signs resulting from pyrethrin / pyrethroid toxicity often include: