Are pesticides harmful to cats?

Pesticides are harmful to cats. If the pesticide dosage is small, it may not cause death, but it will not have a fatal effect. Once the pesticide is metabolized, the cat will recover. If the pesticide dosage is large and the cat licks it or absorbs it through the skin, the cat may die within 30 minutes or an hour, which also depends on the effectiveness and toxicity of the deworming drug.

Treatment of pesticide poisoning

Pesticides usually contain pyrethroid ingredients. Cats exposed to such ingredients may exhibit muscle tremors, excessive excitement, low body temperature, vomiting and diarrhea, and seizures. If it is confirmed that the poisoning is caused by such drugs, benzophenone, diazepam, and methocarbamol should be used to control symptoms and treat the poisoning. Meanwhile, intravenous fluid therapy should be administered to accelerate drug metabolism.

Hazards of pesticide poisoning

The main factor is the dosage of poisoning. If the poisoning is severe, the cat may die in a short period of time. If the poisoning is mild, there may be no immediate danger, but the toxins will continue to harm the cat's organs, leading to organ failure and death. Therefore, once a cat shows signs of poisoning, it is necessary to take it to a pet hospital for treatment.

Emergency treatment of pesticide poisoning

If a cat has only licked a little pesticide and shows no unusual symptoms, the owner can choose not to intervene and promptly take the cat away from the pesticide-contaminated area. If the cat has swallowed a large amount of pesticide and vomits continuously, the owner can emergency administer soap water to induce vomiting and take the cat to the hospital for rescue.