This product doesn't contain
toxic pyrethrin or permethrin.
Not exact matches
The Natural Resources Defense Council, however, warns that
pyrethrins are «Very
toxic to cats.»
But
pyrethrins alone can be
toxic to animals and pyrethroids expose your animal to more chemicals.
Many of these products contain
Pyrethrins or Permethrins which are
toxic when used in high volumes.
Pyrethrins, while effective against fleas are
TOXIC to cats.
Dogs are not as sensitive to
pyrethrins as cats are, and so dog products contain much higher levels of
pyrethrins that will be
toxic to your cat.
Because
pyrethrins are
toxic to cats, most over the counter products that contain these have very low levels of them.
Even some of the topical products made for cats have
toxic doses of
pyrethrins if they are ingested through grooming.
Concentrated topical flea and tick medications made for dogs contain
pyrethrins or pyrethroids, which are highly
toxic to cats.
While very effective,
pyrethrins do absorb into the blood - stream through the skin and can be
toxic to the liver and neurological system.
Many store - bought products, such as Hartz, can contain
pyrethrins or other pesticides that can be
toxic to cats!