Pyrethrin and Pyrethroid Poisoning in Cats

Cats are highly sensitive to many pyrethroid insecticides. Exposure to an unsuitable product can cause poisoning and requires prompt veterinary advice.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.