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What to Do With Dog Poisoning From Permethrin?

2010-06-26


What to Do With Dog Poisoning From Permethrin?

Permethrin is an insecticide that is used to kill fleas, ticks and other insects. It is used in some topical, collar, dip, spray and shampoo flea repellents for dogs, but cannot be used on cats. Permethrin works by paralyzing the insect and killing it by interfering with its nervous system. Permethrin can interfere with the dog's nervous system if overdose occurs. Symptoms of permethrin overdose or poisoning in dogs include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, lack of coordination, seizures and changes in body temperature. The likelihood of overdose is greater in small dogs.....




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