Whether mosquito repellent is harmful to cats mainly depends on the ingredients of the mosquito repellent. The pyrethrins in the mosquito repellent are toxic to cats and can cause drowsiness and salivation in cats. In severe cases, it may cause hypothermia, convulsions, and angular reflexes. Zhang, causing acute liver damage.

Is mosquito repellent harmful to cats

Whether mosquito repellent is harmful to cats mainly depends on the ingredients of the mosquito repellent. The pyrethrins in the mosquito repellent are toxic to cats and can cause drowsiness and salivation in cats. In severe cases, it may cause hypothermia, convulsions, and angular reflexes. Zhang, causing acute liver function damage, it is recommended that cat owners pay more attention to the ingredients of mosquito repellent liquids, and the use of mosquito coils containing pyrethrins is not recommended.

DEET, as an insecticide, is harmful to cats. When people spray clothes with DEET, they should be careful to stay away from cats to prevent cats from accidentally inhaling it; after use, they should also put DEET in a place that is not easily accessible to cats to prevent cats from licking it out of curiosity. Even if the cat accidentally comes into contact with it, don’t worry too much. A small dose of DEET will not cause poisoning.

It is recommended not to smell mosquito coils for cats, because the mosquito repellent ingredients contained in mosquito coils may affect the cat's upper respiratory tract. For example, cats may have watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, etc. If the cat has smelled mosquito coils and has the above symptoms, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.