2007-10-10 01:53:21 · 8 answers · asked by Deborah L 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It depends on what kind. Some products for dogs are toxic to cats at any dosage (like Advantix) and others are safe for cats but the dog dose is too much (like Advantage). I would wash it off immediately (use cool water, hot or warm will make his pores open and he will absorb more of it. ) Then call your vet tell him what you used and see if you need to bring the cat in.
2007-10-10 03:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you took the advice of others, to wash the cat, and take it to the vet. Don't use these poisons on either of your family pets. There is an easier and more effective way to rid your pets of fleas. And it uses no poisons. We have 3 chihuahua dogs in our family. When they come back from a romp outside, they usually bring a critter or two in with them. If not fleas, then mosquitos, or flies when the door is opened.
In the room where your pets sleep, set up a trap consisting of a pan with low sides, like a cake or pie pan. Place in the middle of the room at night, with 2 drops of dish soap, then 1/2 filled with water. Place a chair next to the pan and attach a clamp light on a leg of the chair directly over and about 8" above the pan. Turn the clamp light on, and all other lights in the room off. Fleas will be attracted to the light, jump at it, and fall into the soapy water. In the morning, simply pour the pan down the drain and flush well. The next evening, reset the trap. Move from room to room on successive nights until fleas are no longer caught. Flea eggs will hatch in about 2 weeks, so keep the trap active at least that long to catch any new hatchlings. You will be amazed how many this trap will catch in one night. This trap will also catch mosquitos, flies, fruit flies and moths that get into the house.
2007-10-10 09:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by handyrandy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vets NOW. Don't even wait to wash the stuff off, there isn't time. Using dog stuff was a grave mistake, this is how the majority of cats die from flea treatment. Pet store products contain organophosphates, which are deadly to cats. They cause them to have seizures, which is the twitching you're seeing.
Go to a vet NOW, this is an emergency situation. Your cat needs diazepam, possibly atropine and possibly a drip or you're risking losing her. Good luck - never use dog treatments for a cat, or pet store treatments, again!
Chalice
2007-10-10 12:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash the spot really well and take the cat to the vet.
The cat twitching indicates she's having a very bad reaction and she could well die if you don't get her to the vet soon.
2007-10-10 09:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely bathe the cat right now... then take it to the vet. Never ever used dog products on cats! The react very differently to chemicals.
2007-10-10 08:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by possumpal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash every bit of the stuff off cat NOW. Use mild dish soap like Dawn to remove oil- NOT TOO MUCH!
Cats absorb stuff thru thier skin get it done NOW.
2007-10-10 08:56:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get off the computer and get that cat to an emergency vet clinic. She's having seizures from the toxins and will perish if she's not treated soon.
2007-10-10 09:00:56 · answer #7 · answered by JennyWren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish it was my cat instead of yours.bummer
2007-10-10 09:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋