Best way to get rid of poison in a cat's system?

Question

I recently took my cat to the vet after she was acting strange. He took blood samples and found she was poison by a flea powder that contain pyrethrin. He recommended we force feed her to help her out. Anything else that will speed up the process of getting rid of the poison in her system.

thanks for your responses shes on her way back to recovery

Answer 1

I'm no vet Hon, but I would think that lots and lots of water would help your kitty excrete the pyrethrin through her kidneys. If you have a syringe, perhaps you could syringe some extra water down her throat...but it's best to follow your vet's advice, and I hope your kitty recovers!

Answer 2

Cats are extremely sensitive to pyrethrins. Most veterinary medical professionals will tell you it is not even wise to use pyrethrin treatments on anything smaller than a horse, it is a dangerous poison.

To help your cat recover, eating and drinking is about the best way. A day of IV fluids at your vet is not a bad idea, maybe you could ask him about that. If not, dry kibble soaked in warm water to make a mash is a good way to get food and water into their system, and add a little tiny bit of tuna juice to their water to encourage them to drink more.

Answer 3

Hello.

I will tell you what we do for cats who have this type of poisoning in the pet hospital where I work.

The cats are hospitalized and put on fluids to support kidney function as this will begin to shut down as the poison works through the system.

They are then given more injectible medications for kidney support as well.

If she's not going to be supported by IV's then she needs to be kept very very well hydrated with fluids. Make sure she has plenty of water and force feed water frequently if she isn't drinking.

Answer 4

Follow the vets instructions. You can call another vet and ask for a consultation by phone to verify the things you need to do, but you'll need the name of the chemical that was in the powder.

Answer 5

That sounds odd. How did she eat flea powder? Pyethrins have to work their way out of the cats system. Force feeding her, having the vet flush her with SubQ fluids, and giving it time all will help. He can also give her other medications to help her feel better.

Answer 6

oh man I would'nt even want to suggest anything .

It sounds pretty serious what the cat is ill from. I would just go with what the vet says..or call them back again and ask if there is anyhitn ng else you can do..or get another opinion from a vet.

Answer 7

Best to do what your vet said.

You can obtain more info from the ASPCA's Poison Control Center:
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_whattodo

Answer 8

Ask the vet about IV fluid treatment...not sure why this was not suggested.

Answer 9

i just find you can use homeopathy . it is called nux vomica look for an alternative vet