Pet Toxins: Pyrethrins & Pyrethroids (over the counter flea medications)

As Part of Pet #Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. 

Toxin profile:  Pyrethrins and pyrethroids.

These are the active ingredient in many over the counter (Pet store) #Flea control products - spot-ons, powders, sprays, and more. The effects can be mild to very severe and can affect both Cats and Dogs. 

Before you buy a Flea, Tick, or deworming medication at your local pet store - Contact your veterinarian to discuss safer parasite prevention and treatment options. 

Common signs to watch for:

• Profuse drooling
• Vomiting
• Tremoring
• Hyperexcitability
• Agitation
• Seizures
• Weakness
• Difficulty breathing

Call your #veterinarian immediately if your pet has been exposed to a product containing Pyrethrins or pyrethroids. Royal City Animal Hospital in Guelph, Ontario


http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/pyrethrin