Medicine Section

PERMETHRIN INSECTICIDES

What will they do and How to mange?

• These products used on dogs when applied on cats causes tremors and seizures
• Bathing the cat in a liquid hand dishwashing detergent  as they remove the agents from the sebum
• The tremors are best treated with slow intravenous boluses of methocarbamol (total initial dose 55 to 220 mg/kg).
• Barbiturates, propofol, or both can be used if methocarbamol is ineffective.
• Diazepam is preferred if seizures are present.
• Body temperature is monitored.
• Administering intravenous fluids.
• No antidote.
• Prognosis is good if aggressive supportive care is done.