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yes. some of the flea products available for sale in pet shops and supermarkets in the UK are toxic to cats if given at inappropriately high dose. the classic poisoning situation is where a product sold for dogs is applied onto a cat so take care and consult a vet if you need furhter info on this.
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∙ 9y agoA few things to watch for if you believe you overdosed your cat with flea medicine are vomiting, seizures, profuse drooling, weakness, difficulty breathing, hyperexcitability, and tremoring
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What do you do for cat poisoned by flea med?
Take him to the vet immediately.
Can you use a flea medication for 5 pound cat on a 1 pound kitten?
No cuz it will over dose the cat
Will flea collar and medication get rid of fleas if cat already has them?
Yes - the medication impregnated in the flea collar is designed to kill off any existing infestation - and deter fleas from landing on the animal in future.
What kind of cat food do you give your cat when it becomes in contact with dog flea medication?
You should probably ask your vet for advice on that.
How do you take off flea medication?
If you have accidentally applied too much flea medication to your pet, you can immediately wash it off with soap and warm water. However, the absorption rate of most topical (applied to skin) flea medications is pretty quick, so you should still watch your cat very carefully for signs of disorientation, salivation, etc. If you see any kind of unusual behavior, take your cat to the vet immediately, along with the flea medication you applied so your vet can see what your cat may be suffering from.
Do cat fleas like only cats?
No, a flea is a flea. There is no "cat flea" or "dog flea". Its just a flea and its just as likely to get a cat or dog.
How can you treat your cat after giving it flea and tick medicine meant for dogs?
Wash your cat thoroughly with cat-safe shampoo and warm water. I would also suggest calling your vet and talking with him/her about the type of canine flea/tick medication you applied to your cat and what symptoms of poisoning you need to watch for.
How do you get rid of cat fleas?
Your veterinarian should have the appropriate medication to treat for fleas. It is best to check with him/her before buying any over the counter flea treatments. Some OTC flea medications can be potentially toxic to the animal (ie: Hartz brand).
What do you do if your kitten licks flea medication?
There likely will be no problem if the amount of canine flea medicine ingested was within the dosage range for a dog similar in size to the cat, but take the cat to a veterinarian if it swallowed a much larger amount of the medicine or if it appears to be sick. Bring the container of medicine along with its instructions with you if you do go to a veterinarian.
What to do put dog flea med on cat?
You should not put flea meds for dogs on cats. They are much too strong and will make the cat very sick if not actually kill it. If you have done this by mistake, the cat should be bathed thoroughly with a gentle shampoo IMMEDIATELY. Do NOT use a flea shampoo to bathe the cat!
What is in a cat flea egg?
An unborn flea- the embryo of a flea that has not yet hatched.
If your cat licked his flea collar will he die?
No, the cat will not die he has licked his flea collar. The flea collar is not toxic to cats only to fleas and ticks.
