PYRETHRINS AND PYRETHROIDS IN DOGS AND CATS

Authors
HANSEN SR STEMME KA VILLAR D BUCK WB
Citation
Sr. Hansen et al., PYRETHRINS AND PYRETHROIDS IN DOGS AND CATS, The Compendium on continuing education for the practicing veterinarian, 16(6), 1994, pp. 707
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Compendium on continuing education for the practicing veterinarian → ACNP
ISSN journal
01931903
Volume
16
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(1994)16:6<707:PAPIDA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Pyrethrin insecticides are derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium and related species; pyrethroid insecticides are synthetic analogues of pyrethrins. Both compounds are commonly incorporated in flea and ti ck control products for dogs and cats. Pyrethrin and pyrethroid insect icides reversibly increase the sodium conductance of nerves, resulting in repetitive nerve discharges. Misuse or overuse of topical pyrethri n products or use on an unusually sensitive dog or cat can produce cli nical signs.