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Poisonous
Flea Treatment Warning
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Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales)
SC037711 (Scotland)
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Copyright © Bournemouth &
District Cats Protection.All Rights Reserved.
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When
visiting my local vet last week, I came upon a poor little cat in
their care whose owner had treated him with flea spray intended
for his dog. The animal was fitting badly and there appeared to
be no antidote to what amounted to a POISON in his system. Various
drugs were administered which heavily sedated him but as soon as
they wore off, the fitting started again. Four days later, he is
apparently making a slow recovery, no longer having fits but the
extent of brain damage is at present unknown. 
The
flea treatment had been purchased on special offer over the pet
shop counter and although the exterior packaging was clearly marked
"FOR DOG USE ONLY", there was no warning actually inside. Certain
flea treatments on the market intended for dogs are in fact absolutely
lethal to cats and unless owners realise this, tragic accidents
such as this will continue to happen. 
We
recommend you be guided by your Vet at all times in the purchase
of both flea and worming treatments. In an endeavour to save a couple
of pounds, this owner has learnt the hard way finishing up with
a £100+ veterinary bill.