Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1990 · 22 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineToxicologyVeterinary ToxicologyMechanisms Of ToxicityNeurotoxicologyPesticide ToxicologyInsecticide ToxicityInsecticide ToxicologyPesticide NeurotoxicityPesticide PoisoningPyrethroid ToxicologyVeterinary Pesticide ToxicologyClinical Signs DetectionDermal InjuryFeline Insecticide ToxicityPyrethroid PoisoningPyrethroid ResiduesToxicity In AnimalsToxicologic DiagnosisToxicology Of Veterinary Drugs
Toxicosis attributable to fenvalerate and N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (Deet) exposure was suspected in 2 cats. Clinical signs of toxicosis developed within 4 to 6 hours of dermal application of the pesticide. Clinical signs of toxicosis seen in both cats included hypersalivation, ataxia, and depression. In addition, seizures were seen in 1 cat. Both cats died. Analysis of skin, kidney/urine, liver, and brain tissues confirmed the presence of fenvalerate and Deet. The pyrethroid fenvalerate and the insect repellent Deet are used for the control of fleas and ticks on cats. Suspected fenvalerate/Deet toxicosis in cats is associated with tremors, hypersalivation, ataxia, vomiting, depression, and seizures.